This fuzzy sheep craft for preschoolers is a classic. You may have even made one yourself as a child in Sunday School or Vacation Bible School. This cute little sheep has such staying power because it incorporates so many tactile steps. Your preschoolers will love this cute and fun little sheep craft!
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What little one doesn’t love tracing their hand? I have entertained many a toddler and preschooler by simply tracing their little hand onto paper. They love the tickle of the pencil on their fingers as well as seeing a part of themselves on the paper. Older preschoolers can then decorate their hands or trace yours. The fun is almost limitless!
So many stories in the Bible and in children’s books involve sheep. This sheep craft has many applications! It goes perfectly with the story of Holy Monday in my family devotional Resurrection Moments. It is a great size for your child’s Holy Week Basket. (Not sure what a Holy Week Basket is? See the explanation here.)
This fuzzy sheep craft for preschoolers begins with a traced hand. You may trace theirs or let them trace yours (depending on the size of their hand!). And what child doesn’t love cotton balls? If your kids are like mine, they love to just play with cotton balls. I have to keep them out of reach or the kids will have cotton balls spilling all over the place! They are so soft and tactile. These sheep satisfy little one’s imagination on what sheep look and feel like.
Fuzzy Sheep Craft for Preschoolers
This craft is adapted from other ideas that can be readily found on Pinterest.
Supplies:
- Construction paper (Any color will do. But your sheep’s head and legs will show. I usually try to use white or black, but if your child wants a different color, it’s no big deal.)
- Pencil, pen, markers, or crayons
- Scissors (These spring loaded scissors are wonderful for bitty hands.)
- Glue (either liquid or stick is fine)
- Cotton balls (white pom poms will work too)
Instructions:
First, trace your child’s hand on paper. If they have a tiny little hand, you may want to trace your own or an older sibling’s just so they will have a larger sheep to work with!
If they are able, have the child cut it out.
Next, flip the hand upside down so that the fingers are pointing down. And draw a face on the thumb.
Generously spread glue over the palm and half the length of the fingers.
Place cotton balls on the glue until the sheep’s body is covered. Leave the head and feet empty. Your child can open up the cotton balls or leave them round. I personally think the round balls make the sheep look super cute and fluffy. But if you are running low, opening them up makes the cotton balls go further.
This sheep craft for preschoolers is so much fun and very simple to make. Your kids will be so proud of seeing their handprint turned into a sheep. And they will love feeling the fuzzy cotton balls and imagining they are petting a real sheep!
Your child will love this fuzzy sheep craft for preschoolers! I have a couple other sheep-themed activities for older ages: 3D Sheep and Abstract Sheep. This activity pairs perfectly with the devotions in my latest book Resurrection Moments available here in the Chasing Those Moments Shop and on Amazon.
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