Are you searching for educational and hands-on ways to teach kids about the fascinating life cycle of a chicken? You’re in the right place! Kids are naturally curious, and exploring life cycles with crafts can spark joy and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Let’s explore the chicken life cycle in awesome and creative ways.
It’s going to be so much fun! Whether you’re a homeschooling parent, a classroom teacher, or just someone who loves a good craft project, these chicken life cycle craft ideas will keep little hands busy and little minds engaged!
Crafting is one of the best ways to bring science lessons to life. When children create, cut, color, and build, they don’t just memorize facts—they experience them! Our chicken life cycle crafts are designed to help children explore concepts like hatching, growth, and change, all while practicing fine motor skills and expressing their creativity.
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Egg to Chick Hands-On Craft
One of the most effective ways for children to grasp the chicken life cycle is by recreating each stage with a tactile, hands-on craft. Start with a simple sequence craft that illustrates the transformation from egg to chick to chicken.
For this activity, you’ll need construction paper, scissors, glue, and something for coloring. Have your child cut out and assemble each life stage, labeling them as they go. This reinforces key vocabulary and helps visual learners see each stage clearly!
Add an extra dimension to this project by incorporating cotton balls for fluffy chicks or dried pasta for textured eggs. Not only does this make the activity more fun, but it also helps children connect with each stage in a playful, memorable way.
Want a ready-made guide to steer your hands-on exploration? Check out the Toddler Curriculum for Ages 1-3 available in our shop. It’s packed with simple craft templates and step-by-step activities, making your teaching experience even smoother!
As you watch or listen to this training, know that you will be able to get more information than what is included in this blog post. I really want to encourage you to take the time to watch or listen and take notes. This will be helpful to you now and in the future.
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Moth Life Cycle for Kids ~ 12 Printable Activities Bundle
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1 3 Life Cycle ctivities for kids: 3-Part Cards (photos, cartoon and black and white)
2 Life Cycle of a moth printables: Matching Dice Activity
3 Moth Life Cycle template: Handwriting page with manuscript and cursive
4 Preschool Life Cycle of a moth printable Memory Game
5 Life Cycle of a moth worksheet set: Notebooking Pages with primer lines (for preschool and kindergarten) and regular lines for elementary kids
6 Moth Life Cycle craft: a beautiful wheel paper craft for kids to learn event sequencing.
7 Printable moth Life Cycle worksheet Set (6 Pages): printable posters to show event order, a blank poster to draw the events in the correct sequence, cut out event pictures and paste on the other page in the correct order of events and more!
8 Moth Life Cycle Book: Children will love to read this color book.
9 Life Cycle printable coloring book: This is a super fun set of handwriting and coloring pages.
10 Moth Life Cycle sheet: this Word Search page is a lot of fun!
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Interactive Life Cycle Wheels
The cutting anf gluing can be fun, but we can also move onto something a little more complex, but just as educational. Life cycle wheels bring the concept of sequencing to life and make learning interactive.
These easy-to-make wheels guide children as they spin through the different phases of a chicken’s life. Draw or print images for each step (egg, hatching chick, growing chick, adult chicken) on a circle, then layer it with another piece of paper with window cutouts. Use a brad fastener so the wheel spins, displaying each stage one at a time.
Not only are life cycle wheels engaging, but they reinforce order and recall through repeat play. Encourage children to narrate what’s happening at each stage as they turn the wheel. This practice builds both language skills and scientific understanding.
If you’re looking to extend learning even further, pair this craft with our Soybean Plant Life Cycle for Kids ~ Printable Bundle. This product helps children explore where different kinds of chickens are found in the world, deepening their global awareness alongside their science lessons.
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Frog Life Cycle Activities by Levels
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Here are several activities that vary in degree or difficulty when it comes to teaching about the frog life cycle.
Three-Dimensional Chickens and Coops
Take your lesson to the next level by building 3D models of chickens and their coops! Use playdough, clay, or recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard tubes to craft little chickens, nests, and coops.
This one is going to probably require more time, effort, patience and even a little more knowledge about chicken coops. Children love the sensory experience of molding and constructing their own miniature world, and this kind of open-ended play invites creativity while consolidating science learning.
Get kids involved by asking them to design a coop that “protects” their eggs or chicks, introducing early engineering and problem-solving concepts into your lesson. Want support and guidance as you try new hands-on activities?
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Explore and Create Together
Bringing the chicken life cycle to life through crafts is a wonderful way to blend science and art, making learning irresistible and fun. Each of these activities—from hands-on sequence crafts, to interactive wheels, to creative 3D models—not only informs but invites children to make discoveries and express themselves.
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- How to Make a Colorful Chicken Life Cycle Craft with Kids
- The Most Popular Farm Animals: The Chicken Life Cycle
- Our Favorite Farm Animals Activities
- Awesome Farm Animal Pictures, Printables & Hands-on Learning Activities
- 5 Ways to Help Make Your Farm Animals Feel Loved
- Make a Farm Diorama (Printable Sets Included)
- Farm Animals Pictures: Preschool Cutting Practice Worksheets {Free Printables}
- Farm Activities for Kids – Sensory Bin
- Farm Animals: Books and Educational Resources
- Montessori Language Arts: Learning Nouns with FREE Farm Animals Printables
If you’re looking for more ideas, practical support, or printable resources, visit The Natural Homeschool Shop and browse our curated selection. We’re here to help you make every moment of learning count. Happy crafting and exploring!
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly for Kids ~ 12 Printable Activities Bundle
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1 3 Life Cycle ctivities for kids: 3-Part Cards (photos, cartoon and black and white)
2 Life Cycle of a butterfly printables: Matching Dice Activity
3 Butterfly Life Cycle template: Handwriting page with manuscript and cursive
4 Preschool Life Cycle of a butterfly printable Memory Game
5 Life Cycle of a butterfly worksheet set: Notebooking Pages with primer lines (for preschool and kindergarten) and regular lines for elementary kids
6 Butterfly Life Cycle craft: a beautiful wheel paper craft for kids to learn event sequencing.
7 Printable butterfly Life Cycle worksheet Set (6 Pages): printable posters to show event order, a blank poster to draw the events in the correct sequence, cut out event pictures and paste on the other page in the correct order of events and more!
8 Butterfly Life Cycle Book: Children will love to read this color book.
9 Life Cycle printable coloring book: This is a super fun set of handwriting and coloring pages.
10 Butterfly Life Cycle sheet: this Word Search page is a lot of fun!
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly and Moth for Kids ~ 24 Printable Activities Bundles
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1 6 Life Cycle Activities for kids: 3-Part Cards (photos, cartoon and black and white)
2 Life Cycle of a butterfly and moth printables: Matching Dice Activity
3 Moth and Butterfly Life Cycle template: Handwriting page with manuscript and cursive
4 Preschool Life Cycle of a butterfly and moth printable Memory Game
5 Life Cycle of a butterfly and moth worksheet set: Notebooking Pages with primer lines (for preschool and kindergarten) and regular lines for elementary kids
6 Moth and Butterfly Life Cycle craft: a beautiful wheel paper craft for kids to learn event sequencing.
7 Printable moth and butterfly Life Cycle worksheet Set (6 Pages): printable posters to show event order, a blank poster to draw the events in the correct sequence, cut out event pictures and paste on the other page in the correct order of events and more!
8 Moth and Butterfly Life Cycle Book: Children will love to read this color book.
9 Life Cycle printable coloring book: This is a super fun set of handwriting and coloring pages.
10 Moth and Butterfly Life Cycle sheet: this Word Search page is a lot of fun!
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Chicken Life Cycle Felt Figures for Flannel Board Stories
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