Printable Build a Reading Owl Craft
Owls have long been a symbol of learning, which makes this one a fun fit for back to school!
With this cut-and-paste activity, kids can color the pieces, cut them out, and build a reading owl of their own, complete with glasses and a book.
Grab the printable template in my shop below, then keep reading to see how it’s assembled.
This craft is great for back to school themes or literacy celebrations like Read Across America.
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How to Build Your Own Reading Owl
Supplies Needed
- Reading owl craft template
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- White copy paper or construction paper (optional)
Step 1: Color the pieces
Color the main piece, glasses, wings, and book with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
Owls come in shades of brown, tan, gray, and white, but you can use any colors you like.
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
Use the dashed lines as a guide while cutting out each piece. It’s completely fine if there’s a little white space, especially around the glasses.
Step 3: Add the glasses
Glue the glasses onto the owl’s face, centering them above the beak.
Step 4: Finish your reading owl
Glue the book onto the front of the owl. Then, glue one wing on each side of the owl to finish the craft.
