DIY School Characters Hanging Crafts for Kids
School supplies can be more than just tools — they can become cheerful characters! This craft turns apples, pencils, and books into fun hanging decorations with accordion‑style arms and legs. It’s simple, playful, and perfect for classrooms or at‑home learning corners.
What You Need
- Printable school character templates (apple, pencil, book, etc.)
- White or colored sheets
- Crayons, markers, or paints
- Colored paper strips (for accordion arms and legs)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tape
- Yarn or string for hanging
How to Make
- Print and color characters:
- Print the school characters on white or colored sheets.
- If using white sheets, color them with crayons or markers.
- Cut out the characters:
- Cut neatly along the outlines and separate them from the sheet.
- Make accordion arms and legs:
- Cut 4 colored paper strips.
- Fold each strip back and forth to make an accordion (fan) shape.
- Prepare hands and feet:
- Print or cut out hand and foot shapes on matching colored sheets.
- Paste them at the ends of the accordion strips.
- Attach arms and legs:
- Glue or tape the accordion strips onto your school character cutouts.
- Finish and hang:
- Attach yarn or string to the top of each character.
- Hang them in the classroom or at home for cheerful decoration.
🌟 Benefits
- Encourages creativity – Kids color and decorate their own school characters.
- Improves motor skills – Folding, cutting, and gluing build coordination.
- Supports imagination – Kids can add faces, blushes, and fun details.
- Brightens classroom décor – Hanging crafts make learning spaces lively.
- Boosts teamwork – Great for group projects and displays.
Templates:
Click here to get the FREE PDF template: Download (Printable)