These Easy Construction Paper Crafts are fun for kids of all ages! These easy crafts are simple to make with just basic supplies and a little imagination!
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If you’re looking for some fun family crafts that your whole family will have a good time with, look no further than this collection of simple Construction Paper Crafts!
These construction paper crafts are creative, quick, and easy! We’ve included some simple crafts that are appropriate for the little hands of preschoolers and kindergarteners along with some more advanced creative craft projects for older elementary-aged children as well. Even the teenagers and grown-ups will have fun with these great activities!
Most of these crafts require only construction paper, glue, and scissors, but a few of them also require simple supplies like toilet paper rolls or paper plates (you probably have those in your home already, though!). So, what are you waiting for? Grab your stack of construction paper, and let’s start crafting!
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Kandinsky-Inspired Concentric Circles
If you're studying famous artists, a lesson on Kandinsky is in order! Our Kandinsky-Inspired Concentric Circles were loads of fun to make, and they kept the kids engaged for hours in this art project. The result was a totally wall-worthy piece of art using different colors of construction paper!
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Calder-Inspired Sculptures
Speaking of artists, Pink Stripey Socks made awesome Calder-Inspired Sculptures using construction paper! Based on some of his large-scale metal sculptures that are on display all over the country, this is a fun project to practice fine motor skills!
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Rocket Craft for Kids
Have an outer space themed unit or birthday party in the works? This Rocket Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom is a simple and fun paper craft activity they’re going to love!
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DIY Paper Chain Rainbow Wall Hanging
It's craft time, and this Paper Chain Rainbow Wall Hanging from The Pretty Life Girls is SO cute and fun! You can customize the colors to match your room, your party décor, or even your favorite outfit!
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Frog on a Lily Pad
This 3D paper project really looks like the frog is hopping off his lily pad, ready to catch a fly with his long, sticky tongue! Such a fun craft for younger kids!
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Paper Mobiles
These Paper Mobiles from Flickr user ElizaJaneCurtis turns different lengths of construction paper strips into a gorgeous art piece! This simple craft is a fun one for kids of ALL ages!
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Easy Paper Hyacinth Flowers
Create a simple DIY paper hyacinth flower in just a few steps! This fun construction paper craft tutorial is a quick and easy way to create some really pretty home decor!
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Paper Animals Chain
This Paper Animals Chain by Artsy Momma features a polar bear, penguin, and fox. It's perfect for a study on cold-weather animals, plus you can come up with your own animals to add to it, too. How about a snow hare or a reindeer?
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Woodland Animals Paper Craft
Make this Woodland Animal Craft by Messy Little Monster as part of a forest study unit or just for fun. The animals—a fox, bear, raccoon, and owl—are completely adorable! A template is provided to make it easier for kids to create all the elements, and it's an easy way to practice scissor skills!
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Paper Pinwheels
This fun paper pinwheel design is an awesome twist on the classic version!
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Paper Weaving Craft
This fun Paper Weaving Craft from The House That Lars Built is a great project that works on fine motor skills while creating an awesome finished product. Display the finished weaving as-is, or use them to create other projects such as greeting cards, bookmarks, and more!
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Handprint Monkey Craft
You won't find a cuter keepsake than this Handprint Monkey Craft by Simple Everyday Mom. There's a free template for the monkey's head and tail, so this is a super easy craft to make with preschoolers and kindergarteners.
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Paper Chain Snake
This Paper Chain Snake by Raising Little Superheroes is a fun craft for any snake fan to make! Use this silly animal craft as a countdown to your next trip to the zoo by including a link for each day until your next visit. You could also use this same technique to create a paper chain caterpillar, too!
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Paper Crown
This Paper Crown by The Craft at Home Family is perfect for your little prince or princess. The step-by-step instructions and photos make this a super easy project for kids, and the decorative gemstones add a regal touch to the simple crown.
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Construction Paper Tree
Create a twirly 3D tree by following this Construction Paper Tree tutorial from Twitchetts. If you don't have brown construction paper, recycled a brown paper bag to create your tree!
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Colorful and Fun Twirling Parrot Craft
These colorful parrots from I Heart Crafty Things will make a bright and cheery addition to your home décor!
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Farm Animals Puppets
Turn your child's little footprint into fun puppets for pretend play. These Farm Animal Footprint Puppets by Fun Handprint Art are perfect for incorporating into your farm-themed stories as well as for re-enacting scenes from your favorite shows like Shaun the Sheep and Peppa Pig. Those googly eyes are so fun!
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Construction Paper Chick Craft
You'll be surprised at what you can make simply by rolling paper. Take this Construction Paper Chick Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun, for instance. It's made by stacking two rolled pieces of construction paper together and adding a face, wings, and feet. Isn't it adorable?
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Ocean Paper Craft
Try this Ocean Paper Craft by Messy Little Monster to create a gorgeous ocean scene full of interesting sea creatures. Here you'll find some fish, jellyfish, coral, seaweed, and starfish. A whale, octopus, or dolphin would be terrific additions, too!
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Cardboard Tube Cardinal
Did you know the cardinal is the state bird in seven states? If you're in one of them, or if you just enjoy these colorful red birds, make this Cardboard Tube Cardinal from Crafts by Amanda. Since you're just covering the cardboard tube with construction paper instead of painting it, this craft comes together quickly. In fact, if you don't have empty toilet paper rolls, you can simply roll the construction paper into a tube shape and staple or tape it together.
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Construction Paper Popsicles
How cute are these paper popsicles by Pacon Crafts? Make your favorite flavor or color combination!
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Shape Fish Craft
One fun way to use construction paper is to cut it into all sorts of different shapes—circles, squares, triangles, ovals, and more. Then, let your kids get to work using the shapes to create different scenes. As an example, this Shape Fish Craft by Teaching Ideas is easily made with triangles, circles, ovals, and a couple of small rectangles. How simple and fun!
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Construction Paper Hamburger Collage
In this fun Construction Paper Hamburger art lesson from Kinder Art, students learn about creating different shapes from construction paper to create a larger image.
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Paper Helicopters
You probably made and played with paper airplanes when you were a kid, but did you ever make paper helicopters? They can be just as fun! Check out the tutorial for Paper Helicopters by Red Ted Art to find out how to make them. It's so much fun to watch them spin and fly!
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Easy Paper Poppies
Make these easy paper poppies from Design Improvised in minutes with their free downloadable poppy template. So pretty!
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Paper Strawberry Handprint Craft
Looking for a quick, easy craft for your preschooler? Look no further than this Paper Strawberry Craft from Fun Handprint Art. Turn your child's closed handprint into a bright red strawberry. It's a wonderful craft for summertime, especially after a visit to the strawberry patch!
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Paper Sunflower Craft
Summer is a little sunnier when there are sunflowers around. If you don't have any, though, you can always make your own! This simple Sunflower Craft by Artsy Momma is easy enough for your young elementary-aged child to make all on their own.
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Handprint Flower Bouquet
This Handprint Flower Bouquet by Non-Toy Gifts would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift from the kids, but you could make these pretty flowers any time during the year. Each colorful flower in the bouquet is made from a sweet little paper handprint!
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Holiday Construction Paper Crafts
Make these fun construction paper crafts to celebrate your favorite holidays!
Valentine’s Day Paper Heart Wreath
This sweet Valentine's Day Wreath is simple to make, but will make a big impression on your loved ones! This makes a great Valentine's Day gift idea!
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Easy Chinese Paper Lanterns
Want to make Chinese paper lanterns for Lunar New Year? This printable bilingual template makes crafting easier for kids at home or school!
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Paper Mosaic Easter Eggs – The Pinterested Parent
These construction paper Mosaic Easter Eggs from The Pinterested Parent are cute and easy to make, and they are great for the kids to practice scissors skills.
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Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes
These Patriotic Streamer Paper Airplanes are a red, white, and blue take on a classic, complete with “smoke trail” streamers and stars!
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Paper Star Wreath
This festive Paper Star Wreath is super simple to make for 4th of July! It uses a paper plate as the wreath base, but you could also cut a ring from a sheet of paper if you don't have a plate handy.
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Halloween Paper Garland Cutouts
These Halloween paper garland cutouts from One Little Project are SO FUN to make and they’re surprisingly simple! If you have some colored construction paper, a pair of scissors, and some tape, you’re ready to rock! Fold the paper, cut out your favorite shapes, then watch the magic as you open them back up!
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Paper Strip Pumpkin
Use several orange paper strips to make a wonderful three-dimensional paper pumpkin in this simple tutorial from First Palette.
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Paper Halloween Witch Craft
This bewitching Paper Witch Craft by I Heart Crafty Things is a quick and easy project for Halloween. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will enjoy the fact that the witch is created from simple shapes like circles and triangles, making cutting out the pieces much easier.
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Gratitude Turkeys
Make Gratitude Turkeys this Thanksgiving! This craft is such a fun way to focus on being thankful during the upcoming holiday season. Our Thankful Tree is another great construction paper craft for Thanksgiving that you may want to check out also!
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Torn Paper Turkey Craft
Keep the fun going in November with this colorful Torn Paper Turkey by 123 Homeschool 4 Me. Tearing paper is good fine motor practice for toddlers and preschoolers, creating a fun mosaic look.
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Construction Paper Snow Globes
Our Paper Snow Globes are so much fun to make during the holidays! Design your own winter scene with a snowman, a Christmas tree, or a favorite photo!
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Construction Paper Christmas Tree
When it's time to deck the halls, don't forget to make a few crafts and homemade decorations! This 3D Christmas Tree by Twitchetts really pops off the page!
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Paper Reindeer Craft
You can't have Christmas without some reindeer (they do pull Santa's sleigh, after all!). This 3D Construction Paper Reindeer by Easy Peasy and Fun will certainly add to the magic of the season. Won't Santa be proud when he sees his favorite red-nosed reindeer on display in your home?
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Easy 3D Paper Ornaments
That's What Che Said used scrapbook paper to create these awesome paper Christmas Ornaments, but construction paper would work great for these, too! They also make awesome gift toppers!
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Kids Hand Print Christmas Wreath
This Kids Hand Print Christmas Wreath by My Name is Snickerdoodle is a cherished holiday craft that is quick and easy!
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Christmas Lights Garland
These Christmas lights from Munchkin Time are made of colorful construction paper, yarn, and paper glue. Super easy and totally adorable!
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Paper Fortune Cookies Craft
The Paper Fortune Cookies Craft is another fun craft and party favor for parents and kids to make for their New Year’s Eve party celebration.
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