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Make simple paper hens - Creative crafting idea for children

Hello! Are you looking for a simple DIY idea that you can implement together with your child? Then we are glad you found us. In this article, I will show you how you can make a cute paper hen - a project that brings great joy to preschool children!

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Paper Hen: Step-by-step guide with photos and description

This adorable paper hen is not only easy to make, but it also combines different crafting techniques that are important for the development of your child’s fine motor skills. The best part? You only need a few simple materials!

Materials you will need:

  • White paper or crafting cardboard
  • Red paper or crafting cardboard (for the comb)
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Black marker or fineliner
  • Ruler
  • Glue
  • Optional: additional colored markers for decorating
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Step 1: Let's start with the preparation. Look at the photo and check if you have everything you need to make a paper hen.
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Step 2: Cut off the excess paper from an A4 sheet to obtain a square sheet. Or take a square sheet of paper directly. Square paper is often sold in the stationery department. Fold the sheet diagonally. Then fold both sides towards this diagonal.
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Step 3: Fold the pointed corner to the side. Then make another fold along this crease line so that the fold goes inward, not outward. Repeat this step on the other side.
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Step 4: Draw a comb on red paper that you will cut out later and glue onto the hen. Then glue on the eyes. Take a pen or pencil and draw wings for the hen.
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Step 5: Finished! Look at what a beautiful hen you have made!

The importance of promoting fine motor skills in children

Making this paper hen is not only a fun activity but also promotes the development of your child's fine motor skills. When children fold, cut, glue, and draw, they are training the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which is crucial for learning to write later on.

The coordination between eyes and hands is also enhanced when children try to cut along lines or glue precisely. These motor skills are fundamental for many everyday activities and school tasks.

Furthermore, crafting together provides a wonderful opportunity for quality time with your child. It creates memories that last a lifetime. Children grow up so quickly, and these shared creative moments are precious. While you craft together, you can talk to your child about their day, listen to them, and build a special bond.

The finished paper hen can serve as a decoration for the child's room or be used as a toy. Your child will be proud to have created something handmade. These small successes boost self-esteem and encourage further creative projects.

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Creative extensions of this crafting idea

Here are some ideas on how you can expand this project:

  • Make several chickens in different colors
  • Add more details, like legs or more feathers
  • Create a small farm with additional paper animals
  • Use the hen as part of a self-created story
  • Make a mobile from several paper chickens

Thank you for your interest!

We would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to read our instructions. Creating crafting guides, videos, photos, and writing this article takes a lot of time, and we truly hope that you enjoyed this crafting idea.

Maybe you would also like to check out our other instructions? We have great instructions for origami or just take a look in our area DIY ideas and crafting ideas for children. You might find more inspiring projects there.

Overall, we already have over 400 different instructions on our portal, and new ones are added every week. We look forward to accompanying you on your creative journey with your child!

Published on by Vitalii Shynakov
Vitalii Shynakov
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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.