Read the classic story, Charlotte’s Web by EB White, then make these farm animal crafts inspired by the characters.
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Charlotte’s Web is a story by EB White about a pig on a farm, rescued by a little girl named Fern when he’s born the runt of the litter. Wilbur the pig grows up surrounded by animals and full of questions about himself and the world around him. When he meets a spider named Charlotte, she becomes his best friend and advocate, spinning a miraculous web and saving his life.
This is a classic kids’ story full of wonderful themes.
- Friendship and love
- Self-confidence
- Looking out for others
- Loss and the life cycle
Charlotte’s Web is a Newbury Award Winner, first published in 1952. It makes a wonderful family read-aloud for elementary-aged kids.
Read the book together (or listen to the audiobook) and then make a few farm animal crafts while you talk about the story.
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Farm Animal Crafts
These farms crafts are fun for preschoolers and elementary kids.
Paper Pig Puppet
This adorable pig is made from a paper bag and a printable template. Perfect for playing pretend farm!
Pom Pom Sheep
This pom pom sheep is so soft and fluffy! Add paper grass for more interesting texture.
Rat Paper Bag Puppet
Templeton the rat is a special friend to Wilbur in Charlotte's Web. Use a printable template to make a paper bag rat puppet to reenact scenes from the story.
Pig Handprint Craft
This pig handprint craft is extra special because it's made by tracing your child's hand.
Craft Stick Horse
Horses are many kids' favorite farm animals. Make this horse with craft sticks and soft felt fringe.
Craft Stick Pig
Use pink paint to create this craft stick pig with a friendly smile and a felt nose.
Draw a Spider Web
Learn how to draw a spider web that you can add to another drawing or use to decorate the corners of your paper.
Cute Spider Web and Spider
Practice fine motor skills to weave yarn on a paper plate to create a web for a pompom spider.
Cardboard Pig
Turn scrap carboard pieces into an adorable pink pig. Add the peony and turn this activity into a study of the letter P.
Popcorn Sheep
Turn snack time into craft time! Kids will love making this popcorn sheep and sneaking a taste.
Easy Spring Sheep
Make a family of paper sheep and use craft sticks to turn them into puppets for playtime.
Paper Plate Spider
This paper plate spider is easy enough that preschoolers can make it with just a little help from an adult.
Paper Plate Pig
We love a paper plate craft and this smiling pig is the perfect activity for kids of all ages.
Spider Craft for Kids
This spider is so cool! The paper plate web is interactive and kids can move the spider across it.
Rocking Paper Plate Pig
We love an interactive craft, like this paper plate pig that rocks and moves.
Paper Plate Pig Twirlers
After you make this paper plate pig, hang it up in the playroom or somewhere the kids can watch it move and spin.
Bubble Wrap Sheep
If you child enjoys sensory crafts, save your leftover bubble wrap to make this sheep. The texture is unique!
Pom Pom Pig
This pom pom pig is so cute, your child will want to carry it everywhere like a tiny pocket pet.
Shear the Sheep Craft
Teach your child about sheep and wool, then let them practice fine motor skills while they shear the sheep.
No Sew Horse Puppet
Turn an old sock into a classic sock puppet. Make a no-sew horse and have your own puppet show.
Save this post for later! These farm animal crafts are the perfect activity while reading Charlotte’s Web, but great for other stories or a general farm activity.
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