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Enjoy this free printable rhino craft template to color or create easy safari-themed craft projects for toddler, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary.
A simple printable rhino craft template could work for a variety of ideas including zoo animal themes, letter R for rhino crafts and learning different animals in the zoo or Africa.
Your little one will surely feel like they are on a real African safari adventure while making this cut and paste rhino craft template.
This free printable rhino craft template is so adorable and easy to make with the kids!
Keep scrolling to see the simple instructions or watch the step-by-step tutorial video.
Need more crafty fun? Check out our Hippo Craft, Tiger Craft and Elephant Craft. They are perfect for those days when staying indoors is the only thing your family can do!
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Free Printable Cut and Paste Rhino Craft
Ideas for Easy Preschool Paper Rhino Craft
We’re glad to share with you these fun ideas on how to include this free printable rhino craft template in your child’s everyday life.
1. Amazing Facts About Rhinos
Rhinoceroses are large and herbivorous mammals.
The name rhinoceros means ‘nose horn’ and it’s often shortened to rhino.
Did you know that there are five species of rhino that can still be found in the wild?
These are White rhino, Black rhino, Greater one horned rhino or Indian rhino, Sumatran rhino and Javan rhino.
Did you know that only elephants are bigger than white rhinos?
That’s right! White rhinos are the second largest land mammal in the world.
Despite their name, white rhinos are actually gray.
Use this free printable rhino craft template and sit down with your preschooler or kindergartener to tell these interesting facts about rhinos.
2. Stories About Rhinos for Kids
I had so much fun teaching my children how to read.
It encourages them to create a great conversation as well as gaining a lot of knowledge on their surroundings.
Together with this simple printable rhino craft template, let’s explore the wild sanctuaries with the help of these amazing books that will surely be loved by your kids.
3. Easy Paper Plate Rhino Craft
This free printable rhino craft template can be part of your easy DIY activities to keep your children busy during the weekend.
Gather all the simple and recycled craft materials that can be found inside your household.
First, paint the paper plate gray.
Print out the rhino craft template of choice then cut out each piece.
Glue the pieces to the paper plate to make a rhino face.
You can use a black pen marker to add other details.
If you want to turn this paper plate rhino craft into a mask, you can simply cut out the holes where the eyes are located.
Use a packing tape to attach a popsicle stick below the rhino’s mouth so your little one can hold it up to their face.
4. Letter R is for Rhino
Let your preschooler learn writing and pronouncing letter R after making this easy printable rhino craft template.
Print out a traceable upper and lowercase letter R worksheet to improve their writing skills.
Next is to recognize the R sound.
List down some basic words that start with the letter R and teach your children how to pronounce it correctly.
Make sure to do it in a fun way so they can easily remember it.
There are plenty of great ideas in using this cute printable rhino craft template!
We are confident your kids will ask for more free printable safari animal craft templates.
Rhino Craft Supplies Needed
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Rhino Template (FOUND AT THE BOTTOM)
Keep scrolling to get your very own rhino craft today and start with your little ones and their rhino craft buddies today!
Rhino Craft Instructions
Download and print out which of these printable rhino versions your little one would like to make first.
Guide your preschooler in cutting out the free printable rhino craft template into individual sections.
Start gluing its short tail at the back of the body.
Next, glue the rhino’s head and body together.
Attach it bright adorable eyes and long horn.
This rhino craft is now ready to join the other printable safari or zoo animals.
More Options to Choose:
- You can print the blank version and trace the cut outs on card stock paper for a sturdier rhino craft,
- Print the rhino template in color for a simple and easy rainy day craft or,
- Print the blank rhino template and use it as a fun coloring sheet activity and then glue the pieces of the rhino craft together.
Free Printable Rhino Craft Template
Wondering what makes this free printable rhino craft template unique?
It has two different versions for your little one to choose.
We got the plain black and white rhino drawing template where your child can fill it up with colors and the colored version of rhino template if they want to directly cut and paste it together.
Don’t forget to share your learning plans in the comments.
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Kaitlen D.
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