Wild Animal Windsock

Why

Imaginations run wild with these colorful, decorative windsocks. Read stories about wild animals to fuel kids' creative ideas!


Steps

1. Read stories about your favorite wild animals. Look at pictures for ideas so you can show one on your Wild Windsock.

2. Did you know that many tales about wild animals just aren't true? The King of the Jungle doesn't live in a jungle. Lions live on grassy plains. Lionesses (females) in the pride do all the hunting. Do you want to show a ferocious animal on your windsock? How about a hippopotamus with its mouth open wide in warning (it's not a yawn)? Or a ferocious ostrich? These birds kick with their strong legs when challenged. They do not bury their heads in the sand.

3. On construction paper, draw a face of a wild animal using Crayola® Crayons. Roll the paper lengthwise in a tube. Glue the ends together with a Crayola Glue Stick.

4. With Crayola Scissors, cut thin construction paper strip fringe for the windsock tail. Glue the strips to the bottom of the paper roll. Cut a wider paper strip for a handle. Glue the handle to the top of the windsock. Hang it indoors for a delightful decoration.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Glue Sticks
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies

Where & When

"Our kids hang windsocks by our front door to welcome guests. Watch out if the King Cobra is on display!"
Rachna G., mom of 4-, 7-, and 8-year-olds.

"We displayed these windsocks at our annual open house. They were the center of attention."
Hugh O., elementary school volunteer.


Interesting Info

What kind of animal do you think is the most dangerous toward humans? Not counting insects, poisonous snakes kill more humans than bears, big cats, sharks, and killer whales put together. Even so, humans are the most dangerous animals in the world.