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Fuzzy Stick Owl Magnets

  • Motor Practice
  • Science & STEM
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 1-3

Coil fuzzy sticks to create these adorable owl designs, complete with large wiggly eyes!

Materials


Fuzzy Sticks
Wiggly Eyes

Craft Glue

Scissors

Pencil

Instructions


Step  1.

Gather your supplies. 

Step  1.

Gather your supplies. 

Step  2.

Cut 1 large and 2 smaller circles from brown construction paper.

Tip: Trace circular shapes you find around your house, like a cup and bottle cap.

Step  2.

Cut 1 large and 2 smaller circles from brown construction paper.

Tip: Trace circular shapes you find around your house, like a cup and bottle cap.

Step  3.

Attach 2 light brown fuzzy sticks together. Create a large, flat coil with these sticks, tucking in the end to secure.

Step  3.

Attach 2 light brown fuzzy sticks together. Create a large, flat coil with these sticks, tucking in the end to secure.

Step  4.

Glue this flat coil onto the large brown paper circle. This is the body of your owl.

Step  4.

Glue this flat coil onto the large brown paper circle. This is the body of your owl.

Step  5.

Create 2 flat coils with red fuzzy sticks.

Step  5.

Create 2 flat coils with red fuzzy sticks.

Step  6.

Glue to the smaller brown circles.

Step  6.

Glue to the smaller brown circles.

Step  7.

Glue these red circles onto the owl body and glue 2 wiggly eyes on top. Now your owl can see!

Step  7.

Glue these red circles onto the owl body and glue 2 wiggly eyes on top. Now your owl can see!

Step  8.

Fold 2 pieces of light brown fuzzy sticks to create wings and attach them to both sides of the owl’s body.

Step  8.

Fold 2 pieces of light brown fuzzy sticks to create wings and attach them to both sides of the owl’s body.

Step  9.

Bend and cut a piece of light brown Fuzzy Stick to form the top shape of the owl’s head, as shown.

Step  9.

Bend and cut a piece of light brown Fuzzy Stick to form the top shape of the owl’s head, as shown.

Step  10.

Create a beak and 2 feet using pieces of dark brown fuzzy sticks and attach to the owl to complete.

Step  10.

Create a beak and 2 feet using pieces of dark brown fuzzy sticks and attach to the owl to complete.

Step  11.

Once dry, attach a magnet button on the back and use your owl to hold up new artwork on the fridge!

Step  11.

Once dry, attach a magnet button on the back and use your owl to hold up new artwork on the fridge!

Teacher's Corner

This fuzzy stick craft project is a hoot for anyone who wants to learn about owls!

Lesson Objectives

  • HOO-ray For Owls: The Great Horned Owl is one of the most common owls in North America — it earned it’s named from the tufts of feathers on the top of its head, also called plumiorns! Create “horns” to your fuzzy stick owls with brown feathers!
  • Seeking Wisdom: Owls are symbols of knowledge, wisdom, and good fortune — they’re often portrayed this way in books, movies, and television. Can your students think of any examples where an owl is symbolized? (Ex. Winnie the Pooh, Hedwig from Harry Potter)

Follow-up Discussion

Did you know there are over 200 species of owls in the world? They adapt to all kinds of environments, which is why they come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. The Snowy Owl lives in the Arctic tundra and fits in with their bright white feathers. Discover other cool features all owls have in common with the SciShow Kids!