Arts and crafts are fun, but this Movable Horse Paper Doll is entertaining. Being able to make this horse with your child is going to be the highlight of your day!
This horse craft is also a way to spend more time with your kids being creative.
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Movable horses are fun for kids because they have the ability to move the horse around. They can also make horse sounds and give the horse a voice!
Create a friend puppet for your horse by making a movable bird paper doll and play with both.
After you’re done making this movable horse craft, your kids can learn to draw their own one by following our How to Draw a Horse Tutorial.
How to Make a Movable Horse Paper Doll
What you need:- Movable horse doll template
- Pins
- Markers for coloring
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- String
- Popsicle stick
Step by Step Tutorial
Start by printing out the template. You can print it in color or black and white and then color it.
Have your child take their time coloring it, as this is part of the fun!
Now it is time to cut out the horse template. Your child may need help with this step.
Go ahead and use a hole punch or another hole-making tool to create holes at the legs.
Use push pins to connect the legs on the horse.
Make sure the pins are tight!
Take a popsicle stick and glue it to the back of the horse. You can also use tape!
Make additional holes above the other holes you already created. Start threading a string through the holes.
Lightly tie the string at the end. But make sure the string is still movable.
Go ahead and let your kiddo play with it. They can sing horse songs or have fun playing with a movable horse!
The next time you’re looking for a horse craft to do, this Movable Horse Paper Doll is ideal. It doesn’t require many materials, and it can give your child a craft to complete on their own or with help!
Get the Horse Movable Paper Doll Template here
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