Noah's Ark Popsicle Stick Craft With Template
When my daughter was little she loved to act out the story of Noah's Ark with her animal figures. We had lots of animals and would have fun popping them in the ark to save them from the floods.
Now my daughter is older she is enjoying crafts and making things. This cute ark craft is made from popsicle sticks and paper and my daughter loved helping me create this.
Popsicle Stick Crafts are fun to make and this Noah's Ark craft is no exception!
We sure hope you enjoy the tutorial and would love to hear your thoughts. Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun for All Ages: This craft is easy enough for younger kids to enjoy, yet still fun for older ones to put their own creative twist on.
- Educational: It’s a great way to introduce kids to the story of Noah’s Ark while they craft, sparking their imagination and understanding of the story.
- Promotes Teamwork: If you're working with a group, kids can collaborate to make the ark and all the animals, teaching them about teamwork and sharing.
🖌️ How To Make a Noah's Ark Craft Using Popsicle Sticks
- Step 1: Begin by building the outline of the Ark using popsicle sticks.
- Step 2: I chose to use red popsicle sticks and lined them up in position before gluing them with the glue gun.
- Step 3: Next I cut out a face, body, hands and beard for Noah using the felt and foam pieces.
- Step 4: I glued Noah into place onto the boat and added detail to give his face character.
🖌️ How To Make Noah's Ark Animals
- Step 1: To make the animals I created a downloadable printable, printed off the animals onto paper and then painted them using posca paint pens.
- Step 2: Once the animals were created I cut them down to size and glued them into place onto the ark.
Making this Noah's Ark was really fun and easy.
It's a great idea for crafting with the kids, could be used in preschool or at home or even as a church activity.
Enjoy! We sure did!
💡 Pro Tip: Glue your entire stick design onto a thin cardboard sheet to prevent bending and make the ark much sturdier for long-term use.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Sand Edges Smooth: Lightly sand the ends of popsicle sticks before starting to remove splinters, making the craft safer and giving a neater finished look.
- Pre-Plan Layout: Arrange the sticks on your workspace without gluing first to visualize the ark's shape and catch any spacing issues before assembly.
- Alternate Stick Directions: For a sturdier ark, alternate the direction of horizontal and vertical sticks when layering, which helps balance the final structure.
- Add Raised Layers: Create small platform levels by gluing secondary stick layers to give the ark a three-dimensional effect that stands out more visually.
- Create a Hinged Door: Attach a mini rectangle cutout using a small piece of fabric or tape hinge, adding an interactive element kids will enjoy.
- Blend Natural Tones: Mix shades of brown and tan paints for the wood effect instead of flat color, giving the ark a more realistic and rustic appearance.
💭 FAQs
Engaging in the Noah's Ark craft provides a hands-on approach to exploring biblical stories, making abstract concepts more tangible and memorable for children.
Creating and narrating the story of Noah's Ark enhances children's sequencing abilities, vocabulary, and comprehension, fostering better communication skills.
By constructing the Ark and its inhabitants, children gain insights into ancient traditions and the significance of Noah's story across various cultures and religions.
Discussing the preservation of animal species in the Ark narrative can lead to conversations about biodiversity and the importance of protecting our environment.
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