Easy Alligator Paper Craft for Kids

Looking for an easy craft for kids? This alligator paper craft is a simple, low-prep project that kids will love!

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My youngest daughter loves to create. If she has paper, scissors, glue, and markers, she is content.

If your child enjoys arts and crafts as much as my daughter does, you’ll want to try this super cute alligator paper craft. It’s the perfect project to make before (or after) a family field trip to the zoo.

This craft would also be fun to do along with an introduction to the letter A, using an “A is for alligator” theme.

Gather your paper crafting supplies and let’s get started!

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What You’ll Need to Make an Alligator Paper Craft

Colored craft papers: pink and 3 shades of green
Pencil
Scissors
Liquid craft glue or glue stick
Black Sharpie or gel pen
Printable alligator template

Image of paper craft supplies lying on a white wooden background.

How to Make an Alligator Paper Craft

Step 1

Use the following colors for the sloth paper craft pieces:

Light green – belly
Medium green – legs and body
Dark green – scales
Pink – blush spot

Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out neatly.

Cut out the eyes directly from the template.

Image of cutout paper pieces to create an alligator paper craft.

Step 2

Using liquid craft glue or a glue stick, attach the scale borders on top side of the tail and the back side of the alligator’s body.

Image of partially assembled paper craft alligator.

Step 3

Attach the back legs (L-shaped pieces) at the bottom edge of the alligator’s body. Add the front legs on each side of the body.

Image of partially assembled paper alligator on a light wooden background.

Step 4

Attach the belly cutout on the bottom edge of the alligator’s body.

Image of partially assembled alligator papercraft.

Step 5

Attach the eyes and blush spot to the alligator’s head.

Use a black Sharpie or gel pen to draw the nose and the mouth of the alligator. Cut out tiny triangle shapes from white paper and attach them along the mouth line.