10 Simple Animal Activities from The Kids Weekly Co-Op

It's Kids Weekly Co-Op time, where each week creative bloggers link up their ideas and activities for kids. This week, I am sharing some Simple Animal Activities that were linked last week. My kids are big animal lovers, so anytime we do an animal activity, I know it will be a hit. Check out these fun animal ideas and link up your own project. Maybe you'll be featured here next week. If you have been featured, grab a button below!

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Blow Painting Lion Craft from Where Imagination Grows 

Kids will love using a straw to blow paint and make an adorable lion.

Chicken Bookmark from Laugh and Learn 

Are your kids constantly reading? They will love this chicken bookmark which slips right over a page. No more dog ears!

Octopus Craft from Buggy and Buddy

In addition to creating a cute octopus, kids can practice their fine motor and math skills.

Elephant Stick Puppets from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Inspired by the children's book, Elmer, this colorful elephant puppet is the perfect addition to pretend play.

Vet's Office with Free Printable from Mess for Less

Set up a pretend play vet's office at home with some stuffed animals and our free printable.

Grooming Salon Pretend Play from Sorting Sprinkles

You will be inspired by all the thought put into this pretend pet salon. They even offer treats and reward cards for "customers."

Sponge Painted Elephant from Buggy and Buddy

You will love how vibrant this patchwork elephant turned out. I can't wait to try this painting technique with my kids.

Sheep Shearing from Adventures of Adam

Transform a stool into a cuddly sheep. Kids can "shear" the sheep which makes this a wonderful addition to a farm unit.

Monkeys in a Barrel from The Mommy Talks

You'll flip over this new use for barrel of monkeys. This activity uses an ordinary toy to create a fine motor activity for little hands.

Play Dough Zoo from Mess for Less

Use playdough and popsicle sticks to create a play zoo. Great for creative play!

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