Color Wheel Carnival Craft

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Create this adorable Carnival Craft for kids using a free template of cute carnival animals. Paint each cart the colors of the rainbow and place them in order for a fun, hands-on activity.

CARNIVAL CRAFT FOR KIDS

Get ready for a colorful ride! This Color Wheel Carnival Ferris Wheel Craft is a cheerful and hands-on way to teach kids about color order using a carnival-themed Ferris wheel and the cutest cast of critters. Each animal rides in a colorful bucket that kids will color to match its place in the rainbow….from red to purple! It’s a great project for practicing fine motor skills, color recognition, and following sequences, all with a dose of carnival fun!

Whether you’re learning about ROYGBIV or just want an engaging activity that mixes art and education, this Ferris wheel craft is sure to brighten your day.

Carnival Animals Free Printable

Our free carnival printable makes this carnival craft quick and stress-free to prepare while still turning out absolutely adorable. It includes cute carnival animals and carts ready for kids to color and arrange in rainbow order. Just print the pages, gather a few simple supplies, and your kids will be ready to create a bright, cheerful carnival scene in minutes. 🎡🌈

Materials Needed To Make A Color Wheel Craft

Carnival Animal Template
Cardstock, light blue 12×12
Cardstock, green 12 x 12
Cardstock, gray, black and white
Markers, can also use Crayons or Colored Pencils
Foam Glitter Star, optional but adds a touch of fun
Glitter Markers, optional but we love the extra sparkle!

How to Make a Ferris Wheel Color Wheel Craft

STEP ONE:

Print and Color the Carnival Animals
Use our free template to print out the carnival animal characters. Let your kids color each animal to match a color of the rainbow: (we colored with markers and glitter makers but feel free to just use regular markers)

❤️ Red
🧡 Orange
💛 Yellow
💚 Green
💙 Blue
💜 Purple

STEP TWO:

Prep your ferris wheel pieces.
Cut out your carnival pieces along with your colored carnival animals and clouds. Rip a piece of green paper to act as grass.

STEP THREE:

Create the Ferris Wheel Base
Glue your green paper to the base of your blue paper. Glue the large circle along with the legs of the ferris wheel. Glue black strips as shown in photo below.

STEP FOUR:

Complete your Ferris wheel by gluing a large circle to the center where all the black arms connect. Add a glittery foam star on top for a fun finishing touch!