The next two steps will probably require some grown-up support: If you’re going with the plain templates it’ll probably be a good idea to decorate them first. Or if you’d like your children to get some cutting practice, you can let them have a go. Once you’ve downloaded the templates, you’ll need to print them off on to paper or card. These masks are fairly simple to make but your little ones will probably need a bit of help with attaching the elastic if you go down that route (*always be careful with little ones and string – keep an eye on them to ensure they’re safe while playing*). Or you could add a popsicle stick if you’d like the masks to have a more ‘masked ball’ feel.Some elastic or string to keep them on your little one’s head when they’re saving the world and whatnot.

Some coloring pencils or pens / other artsy materials for decorating.

Not a member yet – what are you waiting for? Become a member today and get INSTANT access to all the awesome activities! Pencil Control – if you print off the black and white templates they can practice their pencil control and develop hand strength through decorating.Īnd when they’re done, they’ll also be able to use their imagination, story telling and social / communication skills when going on adventures with friends and family!įirst you’re going to want to download the mask templates by clicking on the download button at the bottom of the page – I’ve made a color and a black and white version for each mask.Cutting Skills – if you feel they’re ready, you can let them have a go at cutting out the masks all by themselves – they’ll need to be careful and have good scissor control if they want to cut out the pieces neatly.When making this fox mask, your children will have the chance to practice and develop some skills such as: What Skills Can Your Children Learn And Practice? This woodland craft is great for developing your child’s cutting skills, and an awesome chance to practice some pencil control and creativity if you opt with the plain template.Īnd a super thing about these types of crafts is not only are they great fun to make and your children can practice lots of skills when doing so, but then they have a toy they can play with at the end – and play is just such a great way for children to learn! There’s a pre-colored template as well as a black and white one which your children can decorate and create their very own foxes with. Your little ones can become fantastic foxes with these printable fox mask templates.

Mask of the Template by Cebelius