Shape Puppies – A Simple & Fun Paper Folding Craft for Kindergarten
Looking for a fun and easy fine motor activity for your kindergarten class? Meet Shape Puppies—a super simple paper folding craft that helps little hands practice precision and creativity! With just two squares of colored paper, students can create adorable folded puppies while strengthening their fine motor skills and exploring shapes.
Watch the Easiest Paper Folding Steps Ever!
I've shared a quick REEL over on Instagram showing how to fold these cute puppies step by step! Here’s a breakdown of how to make them:How to Make a Shape Puppy
- Step 1: Take a square of paper and fold it in half diagonally to make a triangle—this will be the head.
- Step 2: Fold three corners down to form floppy ears.
- Step 3: Fold the back corner up slightly to make a little chin.
- Step 4: Take a second square of paper and let students freely fold it twice to create a boxy body/tail—this is an open-ended step that encourages creativity!
Make It Your Own!
After folding, encourage students to personalize their puppies:
- Add scrap paper spots for a fun patterned look.
- Draw eyes, a nose, and a tiny tongue.
- Give your puppy a cute name and share a story about its adventures!
- Extend the Learning with Writing Activities
After crafting their Shape Puppies, students can:
- Write a story about their new pet—where does it live? What does it love to do?
- Make a list of dog-related words (bark, leash, tail, fetch, etc.).
- Write a step-by-step procedure on how to take a dog for a walk.
- Describe their puppy using adjectives like fluffy, bouncy, or sleepy!
More Shape & Craft Activities You’ll Love!
If your students enjoyed making Shape Puppies, here are more fun activities to try:- Cut & Paste Shape Crafts – Explore more hands-on shape fun with these easy cut-and-paste activities! Check them out here.
- Free Shape Dog Math Craft – Practice shapes and counting with this FREE printable Shape Dog activity! Grab it here!
