Airplane Craft With Moving Propeller (Free Template)

This super easy airplane craft uses recycled cardboard and a paper fastener to make the propeller really spin!

If your kids are obsessed with vehicle crafts and want to play with their own real airplane, this is a fun and inexpensive craft you can put together quickly and they’ll play with for hours. Your little pilot can decorate their plane however they want to and express their creativity!

So gather your materials, and let’s go on a crafty adventure.

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Materials

Cardstock
Colored construction paper
Glue
Scissor
Paper fastener/brass fastener/split pin

Instructions:

Step 1)

Print and cut out the template pieces.

Step 2)

Trace the template pieces onto the recycled cardboard and construction papers or onto colored cardstock.

Step 3)

Assemble the pieces with glue. If you’re using recycled cardboard and construction paper, glue them together first to form a sturdy cardboard airplane. Then glue on the airplane wings and tail piece as well as the windows on the top of the plane.

Step 4)

Punch a hole at the tip of the airplane and in the middle of the propeller shape so that you can put in a paper fastener and make the propeller move.

Now you can play with your fun airplane craft!

Video Instructions

Prefer video instructions for your crafts? Check out the YouTube Channel for Crafty Kids Play and watch the full video tutorial for this airplane craft here.

Airplane Craft Template Download

Use the download button after the next image so you can make your own super easy airplane craft at home!

This template is for your own personal use only, not for commercial use or for resale.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

Younger children may need help with cutting out the template pieces. Children in Kindergarten should be able to use safety scissors to cut the pieces for this craft.

You can either use colored card stock for this craft, or use recycled cardboard and glue paper on top of it, paint it, or color it to make it beautiful. Thin cardboard from a cereal box, cracker box or the cardboard from a case of pop will work great.

A thicker piece of cardboard from cardboard boxes will work too, but kids will need more help cutting out the shapes for the body of the plane.

Benefits of This Plane Craft For Kids

Fine Motor Skills Development:

Cutting, tracing, and assembling the template pieces require precise hand movements, which help develop fine motor skills in children. These skills are essential for tasks like writing, tying shoelaces, and manipulating small objects.

Hand-Eye Coordination:

Assembling the pieces of the paper airplane and punching a hole for the propeller enhance hand-eye coordination. This skill is crucial for various activities including sports, playing musical instruments, and even driving later in life.

Spatial Awareness:

Understanding how the different parts of the paper airplane fit together and manipulating them to create a functional model helps children develop spatial awareness.

Creativity and Imagination:

Crafting a paper airplane allows children to exercise their creativity by choosing colors, designs, and decorations for their aircraft. This imaginative play encourages divergent thinking and problem-solving skills as children experiment with different designs and colors.

Final Thoughts

This cardboard plane is an fun craft with a real moving propeller that young kids love to play with. Whether your little ones are fascinated by vehicles or simply eager to express their creativity, this craft promises hours of enjoyment as they soar through imaginative skies with their personalized cardboard planes.

Still looking for fun vehicle crafts? You might like this article next about some of our favorite transportation crafts for kids! Stick around Crafty Kids Play if you’re looking for more easy crafts, sensory activities, and free printables for kids!

Airplane Craft With Moving Propeller (Free Template)

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