Engage your students in hands-on learning with this fun and easy 3D paper platypus craft! Designed to support 3D shape recognition, fine motor skills, and creative thinking, this low-prep activity is a great way to combine math and art in your classroom. With a flexible assembly process and adorable design, students will love creating their own unique platypus!

What’s Included:

• 1 Printable PDF file containing:
  

  • 1x Platypus Template for students to cut and assemble

  • 1x Instruction Sheet with simple cutting and gluing directions
    (Includes suggestions but encourages student creativity in assembly.)

When to Use:

• Geometry lessons focused on 3D shape recognition

• Cross-curricular math + art projects

• Fine motor skill development activities

• Early finisher or fast-finisher stations

• Sub plans and print-and-go lesson days

• Animal units or Australian wildlife themes

• Rainy day crafts or end-of-week fun

Key Features:

• No prep required – just print and go!

• Supports 3D shape understanding in a creative, hands-on way

• Flexible assembly encourages problem-solving and independent thinking

• Great for scissors and gluing practice

• Cute platypus design that kids will love

• Ideal for kindergarten, first grade, and lower elementary levels

This resource is for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, redistributed, or included in any commercial or free products.