# King Kong Craft Ideas for Kids
Fun and Easy King Kong Crafts for Kids
King Kong is one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time, and kids love his larger-than-life adventures. If your little ones are fans of this giant ape, they’ll have a blast creating these fun and easy King Kong crafts. From simple paper crafts to more elaborate projects, there’s something here for every age and skill level.
1. Paper Plate King Kong Mask
This simple craft lets kids transform into the mighty King Kong himself. You’ll need:
- Paper plates
- Brown paint or markers
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Elastic string
Have children paint the paper plate brown and let it dry. Cut out eye holes and add construction paper ears and facial features. Attach elastic string to wear the mask.
2. Toilet Paper Roll King Kong
Turn ordinary toilet paper rolls into miniature King Kong figures with this eco-friendly craft:
- Empty toilet paper rolls
- Brown paint
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Construction paper (for arms and details)
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Paint the rolls brown, add facial features with markers and construction paper, and glue on googly eyes. Kids can make a whole family of Kongs!
3. King Kong Climbing the Empire State Building
Create a dramatic scene with this 3D craft project:
- Cardboard boxes
- Gray paint
- Brown construction paper
- Glue
- Markers
- Cotton balls (for clouds)
Build a simple skyscraper from stacked cardboard boxes painted gray. Create a King Kong figure from brown paper and position him climbing the building. Add cotton ball clouds around the top.
4. King Kong Handprint Art
This keepsake craft captures your child’s handprint as King Kong:
- Brown washable paint
- White paper
- Black marker
- Optional: city skyline template
Paint your child’s hand brown and press it onto paper. When dry, add facial features with marker. For extra fun, add a city skyline at the bottom where King Kong is “standing.”
5. King Kong Shadow Puppets
Create a King Kong puppet show with this simple shadow puppet craft:
- Black construction paper
- Wooden skewers
- Tape
- Flashlight
- White sheet or large paper
Cut out King Kong silhouettes from black paper and tape to skewers. Use a flashlight to project shadows onto a sheet for an impromptu puppet show.
Tips for King Kong Craft Success
To make your King Kong crafting experience even better:
- Play King Kong movie soundtracks or clips while crafting
- Read a King Kong storybook first for inspiration
- Display finished crafts in a “jungle” themed area
- Take photos of kids with their creations
- Encourage kids to make up their own King Kong stories