Create an adorable hopping polar bear that bounces up and down!
This cute arctic winter craft uses paper cups and simple folded paper to make a cute snow animal.
Kids love making this polar animal craft and pressing it down to watch it bounce back up.
Hopping Polar Bear Winter Paper Cup Craft Materials
Here's what you'll need to make your polar bear:
Essential Supplies:
- Two paper cups
- White and white cardstock
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Free polar bear printable template
How to Make a Hopping Polar Bear Paper Cup with Kids
This arctic craft is great for kids ages 5 and up. You'll want to help with cutting the cups and putting it all together.
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Cups
- Take two paper cups and trim the rim edges off both of them
- On one cup, cut out three rectangle shapes
- Set the cups aside
Step 2: Print and Cut the Polar Bear Pieces
- Print out the polar bear template and cut all the pieces
- Trace the pieces onto your white and black construction paper
- Cut them out carefully
- Use a black marker to add details to your paws
Step 3: Create the Face
- Glue the cut pieces on to the face base
- Use the black marker to add a mouth to the face
Step 4: Glue the Face to the Cup
- Glue the polar bear's face onto the paper cup
Step 5: Attach the Feet
- Glue two feet just below the face on the top paper cup
- Glue two more feet onto the bottom paper cup
Step 6: Create the Hopping Mechanism
- Cut two strips of black cardstock
- Glue the two corners together so you form an ‘L' shape
- Fold the strips in an accordion or zigzag pattern, alternating the direction with each fold
- When you get to the end, glue the end pieces together and cut off any overhanging bits.
Step 7: Connect the Cups
- Glue the folded strips to your decorated polar bear cup
- Pop the one cup on top of the other to finish your craft
- Press down on the bear and let it bounce! The folded paper springs back and makes it bounce up and down
Final Thoughts on This Hopping Polar Bear Paper Cup Tutorial
This arctic winter craft is perfect for teaching kids about polar animals while they have fun creating.
The cute white bear with black eyes makes an adorable addition to any winter craft collection.
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