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Polar Bear Printable Craft

  • Motor Practice
  • Science & STEM
  • Sensory Play
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 1-3

Create a fluffy, fuzzy polar bear with just paint, glue, and poms! Download the printable and let’s get started! 

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Materials


Canvas
Paint
Paint Brush
Poms (White, Black, Pink, Purple)

Foam Balls (Optional)

Instructions


Step  1.

Print and cut out the downloadable template, above, and trace onto your canvas.

Step  1.

Print and cut out the downloadable template, above, and trace onto your canvas.

Step  2.

Paint around your shape, and allow to dry.

Step  2.

Paint around your shape, and allow to dry.

Step  3.

Start gluing! Start by gluing the purple, black, and pink foam balls around the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears!

Step  3.

Start gluing! Start by gluing the purple, black, and pink foam balls around the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears!

Step  4.

Fill in the remaining space with the white foam balls. Your fuzzy polar bear is complete!

Step  4.

Fill in the remaining space with the white foam balls. Your fuzzy polar bear is complete!

Teacher's Corner

Practice fine motor skills and explore your sense of touch with a pom polar bear!

Lesson Objectives

  • Fuzzy Wuzzy Polar Bear: Foam balls and white poms make the perfect softness to fill in the space of the polar bear template. What other craft materials could your students use? How about creating the ultimate 3D sensory project with fuzzy sticks, buttons, or even gemstones!
  • North Pole Natives: Polar bears’ adaptation to the cold arctic climate make them special. Their black skin and transparent fur allow them to absorb more sunlight for warmth! Explore the amazing characteristics of these bears with your class.   

Follow-up Discussion

Did you know polar bears’ sense of smell is so good that they can smell their prey from 10 miles away?! Not only are these bears super cool and smart — they’re super cute too! Get up close and personal with a polar bear through the lens of National Geographic.