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Bundle up and get ready to create your own cuddly polar bear friend! With some torn paper, googly eyes, and a little imagination, you’ll have a fun Arctic buddy to brighten your day!
Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft for Kids
Polar bears are amazing animals that live in the cold, snowy Arctic! With their thick white fur and big paws, they’re perfectly built for icy adventures. Did you know polar bears are great swimmers and love to hunt on the ice? This Torn Paper Polar Bear craft is a fun way to learn about these amazing creatures while making your very own cuddly polar bear friend!
Polar bears also have a great sense of smell, helping them find food even under the snow! Kids will love discovering fun facts like these while creating this cute and easy craft that brings the Arctic right to their fingertips.
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Materials Needed To Make Torn Paper Polar Bear
- FREE Polar Bear Template
- Light blue cardstock (background)
- White cardstock
- Pink cardstock (for cheeks and inner ears)
- Gray cardstock (for the nose)
- Black marker
- Googly eyes
- Purple pipe cleaner, or color of choice
- Small purple pom-poms, or color of choice
- White craft glue
- Scissors
How To Make a Torn Paper Polar Bear
Step 1: Prep the Background
Use our free polar bear template to cut out the polar bear head template piece. Trace around the head onto your blue paper as a guide for your torn pieces of paper.
Step 2: Tear and Assemble
Tear the Paper: Tear small pieces of white cardstock or construction paper.
Assemble the Polar Bear: Glue the torn white paper onto the background in inside your drawn head piece.
Step 3: Add the Face Details
- Add pink circles for the cheeks and pink inner ears to make your bear extra cute.
- Glue on googly eyes.
- Cut out a gray oval for the nose and draw nostrils and a mouth with a black marker. Glue it in place.
Step 4: Add the Accessories
Make the Earmuffs: Shape a purple pipe cleaner into an arch for the earmuff band and glue it over the top of the polar bear’s head. Hot glue works best for this but only adults should use it. Attach a small purple pom-pom to each end of the pipe cleaner.
Finish with a Scarf: Using the template piece cut out a scarf shape. Now cut out small strips and glue to your scarf. Trim off excess. Glue to the bottom of your polar bear.
Add snow: Using a q-tip and white paint, dip your q-tip into white paint and add dots around your polar bear. Of course this is completely optional but adds a fun touch to your craft.
Crafty Tips
- Tearing Paper: Let kids tear the white paper themselves! Tearing strengthens hand muscles and improves fine motor skills.
- Color Variations: Let kids create their scarf in whatever colors they love best. If desired you can also cut out the main scarf piece and let your child design it by coloring.
- Earmuffs: If you don’t have pom-poms, try using cotton balls or small paper circles.
This Torn Paper Polar Bear craft is a delightful and simple project that lets kids embrace the joy of creating with their hands. Whether it’s for a fun afternoon at home or a winter unit at school, this craft is sure to be a hit. Happy crafting!
