Construction Paper Clown Craft

Here is a colorful construction paper clown craft that is perfect for a costume party or carnival theme!  You can cut out the shapes ahead of time or have your students cut out the shapes and assemble the clown themselves. Materials Needed:

• Construction paper (variety of colors)
• Markers
• Scissors
• Glue
• Sequins (optional)
• Foam shapes

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create the Clown’s Face: Start by cutting out an oval shape for the clown’s face.
2. Make a Colorful Wig: For the wig, cut out small cloud shapes from a variety of bright colors. These will form the clown’s fluffy, colorful hair.
3. Draw the Facial Features: Using your markers, draw the clown’s eyes, nose, and a big, bright smile! Get creative with different expressions—does your clown have a silly grin, or maybe an exaggerated frown?
4. Create the Clown’s Clothes: Next, cut out a shirt shape from your construction paper and add rectangles for sleeves. For the pants, cut out a rectangle and trim the bottom into a slim triangle to create the classic “clown pants” look. Be sure to have fun with colors and patterns for the clothes!
5. Add Shoes and Gloves: Don’t forget the shoes and gloves! Cut out oversized shoes and gloves that match your clown’s look. The shoes can be extra large and colorful!
6. Assemble Your Clown: Now that all the pieces are cut out, it’s time to put everything together. Arrange the face, wig, clothes, shoes, and gloves on a piece of construction paper, and glue everything in place. I like to use black construction paper for the background to make the bright colors of the clown really pop.
7. Decorate and Embellish: To add extra flair to your clown, decorate with sequins, foam shapes, or any other craft materials you have on hand. Adding a few sparkles to the wig or buttons on the clown’s shirt can really bring the clown to life.

Why This Craft Is Perfect for Kids: This craft is not only simple to make but also gives children the chance to practice a variety of skills. From choosing shapes to gluing the pieces together, children will improve their fine motor skills while learning about early geometry. The bright colors and playful clown features make this craft fun for kids of all ages, and it provides a great opportunity to experiment with different patterns, designs, and textures. Extensions and Ideas:

• Clown Puppets: Turn your construction paper clown into a puppet! Once the craft is complete, you can cut around the outline and tape a straw to the back to create a simple hand puppet. Kids can then use their puppets for creative storytelling or a puppet show.
• Story Time Fun: Use the clowns as props to invent a fun story. Encourage children to use their clowns in an imaginative scenario, such as a circus or a carnival.
• Classroom Display: These clowns make a colorful display in the classroom during carnival and circus units and themes!

Conclusion: This construction paper clown craft is an easy way to bring some fun into your classroom or home and is great for circus and carnival themes. It’s perfect for students in preschool or kindergarten, and provides an opportunity to practice a variety of skills while creating a bright and cheerful clown. If you decide to try this craft, be sure to share your results—I’d love to see how your clowns turn out!