Craft for children: paper cockerel. Five master classes for children of preschool and primary school age with step-by-step photographs and creative tasks.

Craft for children: paper cockerel

In this article you will find five options for making a craft - a cockerel with children of preschool and primary school age.

Master class 1. Craft - cockerel based on a cone

In the first master class, the children and I will make a toy - a cockerel - very simply and quickly. The finished craft can be either a toy for the Christmas tree, or a toy for dramatizing a fairy tale, or just a gift - a souvenir. Even kids can do it together with adults.

Tools and materials for making paper cockerel

To work you need to prepare:

• yellow and red colored paper,
• multi-colored strips of paper for quilling (you can use a ready-made set or cut them yourself from colored paper),
• glue stick,
• black felt-tip pen,
• scissors,
• pattern - circle.

Step-by-step description of making crafts

The base of the cockerel should be made from half a circle. Any round shape that can be traced on paper is suitable for this: a tea cup, a lid or any jar. Decide for yourself the size of the toy.

Step 1. To make the blank, draw a circle of the size you need on paper (I used the lid from a jar of hand cream as a circle template). Cut out a circle and cut it in half.

Step 2. Twist a cone from half a circle and glue it together.

Step 3. Cut out from red paper:

• two parts for a cockerel comb,
• detail of the rooster's goatee in the shape of an inverted heart (you need to cut out half of the detail along the fold),
• part for the beak (we also cut out half of the part along the fold in the shape of an equilateral triangle; when you unfold it, you get the shape of a rhombus).

By the way, we drew these details by hand, by eye.

Step 4. Lubricate the upper part of the cockerel comb parts with glue halfway and glue them together. Then bend the bottom part of the part and coat it with glue.

Step 5. Glue the parts onto the craft.

• Glue the resulting scallop blank onto the cone.
• Glue the beak and beard parts onto the cone.

Step 6. Make a rooster's tail from strips of paper and wings. For this:

— Cut multi-colored strips of paper 10 cm long, fold them in half and glue 3-4 different colors together. These are the tail parts

— Wings can be made in a similar way, only smaller in size. Or you can simply glue short strips together and slightly twist the edges, giving them a concave shape.

Step 7. Finish the design of the craft.

— Glue the resulting blanks to the cone in the area of ​​the tail and wings of the cockerel.

— Draw the rooster’s eye with a black felt-tip pen.

The cockerel is ready. If you want to hang a craft, all you have to do is thread a thread through the comb, make a loop and hang the toy on the Christmas tree.

Creative tasks for children

It is very important that the child, having mastered making crafts based on a cone, learns to come up with his own versions of similar crafts according to his own plans, changing the details.

Think and discuss with your children:

• What animals can be depicted using a cone?
• What Christmas decorations can be made based on a cone?
• Try to make yourself, based on the cone, toys of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden or others that your child wants to invent and make.

Creative success to you!

Master class 2. Cockerel - bookmark for books made of paper

In the second master class we will learn how to make a cockerel together with the children, which will be a wonderful gift. It can serve as both a toy and a bookmark. Children of senior preschool and primary school age can make such a cockerel together with adults.

We will not just make crafts, but also try ourselves as a designer! So let's begin.

Tools and materials for making a cockerel

To work you will need:

• double-sided colored paper,
• any glue,
• black gouache and brush,
• scissors.

How to make a cockerel: step-by-step description

Let's imagine a little and test ourselves in the role of a designer in making a craft - a cockerel made of paper.

Step 1

First, let's work with the template. We need to cut out such a pentagonal blank from paper of any color according to the template (see photo below).

Step 2

Like any designer, you and I must be able to use the tool. Our tool will be a ruler.

— Apply a ruler so that the angles align along it: the top of the pentagon and the right corner at the base.

— Pressing the ruler tightly against the workpiece, lift its right corner up.

This is how it should turn out (see photo below).

Step 3.

Fold the left corner of the pentagon up in the same way.

Step 4. Cut out and glue the details of the craft.

- The beak, legs and comb of the cockerel can be made according to the template. But the children and I decided to express ourselves each in our own way and cut out these details without a template, but independently, whoever could and whoever came up with it.

— And the beard can be made in the shape of a heart and glued by turning it upside down.

— Glue the folded edges of the cockerel body blank together. Glue the comb and paws to the workpiece.

- Using the back of the brush, use gouache to put 2 dots - the rooster's eyes.

And already the image of the cockerel appears!

Step 5.

— Glue the beak (it is made in the shape of a diamond or can be flat, triangular in shape).

- Glue on the beard.

And now the mischievous cockerel is ready!

Step 6

If you want to hang a craft, you need to thread the thread through the comb.

You can also make a bookmark from this craft. To do this, you need to cut out a strip of paper and stick the resulting toy - a cockerel - on it. Daryana and Vika wanted to make bookmarks. This is what happened with the children.

Creative task for children

— What other image can you come up with using the pentagon template as a basis?

— Try to make a toy based on the model and come up with a new image yourself.

Good luck in your creativity!

Author of the first two master classes: Vera Khiglod, technology teacher, head of the children's art group, regular reader of the "Native Path" website. The article presents photos of crafts made by Vera's little pupils - preschool children from her studio.

Master class 3. Cockerel made of paper using the origami technique

This cockerel is a more complex craft for school-aged children. It is made using the traditional origami technique from a large square of paper measuring 20 x 20 cm. The detailed sequence of making such a cockerel is shown in the video. This craft is intended for beginners in the origami technique - try it!

Master class 4. Craft - a cockerel with a surprise

This is a basket designed like a toy cockerel, made of paper. You can put sweets, gifts or surprises in it. A very interesting craft and a clear description in the video. Video taken from the youtube channel “CreativeClub”.

Master class 5. Cockerel made of self-adhesive paper

The cockerel is a traditional children's craft, the hero of many children's songs, fairy tales and games. We hope that the options for cockerels from this article will help you make crafts with your children and get pleasure and joy from it. We wish you creative success!

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A voluminous rooster made of colored paper using the appliqué cutting technique is a wonderful craft for children in elementary school, which will help develop fine motor skills in a child’s hands, instill a sense of color matching and perseverance. Among other things, a cockerel made using this technique can be an excellent idea for decorating a New Year’s card, which a child will be happy to make with his own hands for his mother, father, grandfather or grandmother.

We recommend that you initially make such a cockerel yourself (or at least print out the final picture), and then begin teaching children their first trimming skills. It is also advisable to prepare multi-colored paper squares before the lesson itself so that children do not waste time on this, because in the process of such routine work they very often lose interest in further work. We also recommend dividing the work and doing it in 2-3 steps.

How to make a three-dimensional cockerel from colored paper or a craft for the New Year 2029 for elementary school or kindergarten

Before you start preparing the materials necessary for the craft, I would like to pay attention - the paper material for cutting squares is thin corrugated paper or colored napkins. Both are perfectly attached to the paper, and give the craft a bright look and good volume. Required material:

• Corrugated paper (colored napkins);
• sheet of thick A4 paper;
• glue stick;
• scissors;
• match;
• cockerel template.

Let's start working with . After this, for convenience, you can divide the tail of the cockerel, as shown in the figure below.

We cut the paper into squares approximately 1.5*1.5 cm in size and begin to fill the body with them.

To do this, take each square, place a match in its center and wind the paper around the match clockwise.

Now we lubricate the base of the match with paper with glue and attach it to the template in the right place.

As a result, at this stage he has this kind of work.

Then we take the next color and “fill” another element of the rooster with it, for example, the head and neck, not forgetting to highlight the eye with a different color.

We do the same with all the other squares.

All that remains is to add the tail and paws.

Up close, such crafts can blend in slightly, so to see them as clearly as possible, it is better to look from afar. Although children are unlikely to pay attention to it, children's imagination is a limitless well for the development of creative abilities.

How to make a rooster out of paper.

"Basket".

Children make this craft in kindergartens during preparation for Easter. However, no one forbids doing it at any other time. This basket looks beautiful and original.

Necessary materials:

Brown, orange or yellow paper (the side of the square should be 20 cm)
- scissors

Stages of work:

Bend the square in half and straighten it out. At this stage it is necessary to outline the middle line. Fold the sides towards the center and turn them over to the other side. Bend the top paper towards the middle. Do not bend the paper at the bottom. Turn over to the other side. Fold the bottom and top sides to the middle and unfold. Turn over to the second side again. Bend the bottom and top sides to the marked lines. Open and flatten the pocket. Bend the craft on 4 sides.

Paper rooster: cutting templates

At the same time, fold the figure along the marked lines. The corners should be down. Lift the outer part of the corner up. Do all this very carefully so as not to tear. If necessary, open the sides slightly. Please note that you need to raise two corners - on each side. Fold the strip down from the bottom. Do the same step on the second side. Open the bottom of the box. Move the side corner inward. Make a comb, beak and beard from red paper. Glue the wings to the side folds. Glue the tail to the side corners on both sides. Make the handle of the basket from paper folded in half. Glue it in the middle. The basket may not work out the first time, so you need to practice.

What do you think? This is a great option for decorating your home ahead of the holidays.

The bird's body is made of white, red and yellow modules. Before making the craft, carefully straighten each module so that they are not voluminous and sharp, so that the body turns out to be round.

1 rub. – 8 w. + 12 b. – close the row into a ring
2 r. – 9 w. + 11 b.
3 r. – 8 w. + 12 b.
4 rub. – 7 f + 13 b.
5 rub. – 6 w. + 14 b.
6 rub. – 5 w. + 6 b. Leave 6 white corners free

Now you need to start creating the wings and tummy. Leave the space under your back free. Turn the work with the yellow modules towards you. The wings will be assembled on both sides of the yellow modules.

7 rub. – 4 b. + 1 k. On the other hand, you need to assemble the wing in exactly the same way, in a mirror image.
8 rub. – 4 b. + 1k. + 7f.
9 rub. – 3 b., 2 k., 1 b. + 6 w.
10 rub. – 3 b., 2 k., 1 b. + 7 w.
11 rub. – 3 b., 2 k., 1 b. + 8 w.
12 rub. – 7 f., skip 2 modules, 1 b., 2 k., 2 b.

The belly and wing are made separately; they are not connected to each other.

For the tummy:

13 rub. – 6 w.
14 rub. – 7 w.
15 rub. – 6 w.
16 rub. – 7 w.
17 rub. – 6 w.
18 rub. – 7 w.
19 rub. – 6 w.
20 rub. – 5 w.
21 rub. – 4 w.
22 rub. – 3 w.
23 rub. – 2 w.
24 rub. – 1 g.

The belly is finished. Go back to creating the wings.

13 rub. – skip 1 point. module, 1b + 2k. + 2b.
14 rub. – skip 1 point. module, 1 b. + 2 k. + 1 b.
15 rub. - skip 1 point. module, 1 b. + 2 k. + 1 b.
16 rub. - skip 1 point. module, 1 b. + 1 k.
17 rub. - skip 1 point. module, 1 b. + 2 k.
18 rub. - skip 1 point. module, 1 b. + 1 k.
19 rub. - skip 1 point. module, 1 b.

Return to creating the back (6 free modules)

7 rub. – skip 1 b., 2 b. put on the short side so that 1 module remains free.
8 rub. – 3 b. short side
9 rub. – place one module on each corner (6 modules)
10 rub. - 5 B.

Strips of other modules (tail) will be attached to 5 corners.

The corners to create the neck also do not need to be straightened. Assemble the neck development (the modules should not be assembled into a ring). The modules must be inserted with the short side.

1 rub. – 5 w.
2 r. – 6 w.
3 r. – 7g.
4 rub. – 8 w.
5 rub. – 1 b. + 7f. + 1b.
6 rub. – 2 b. + 6 w. + 2 b.
7 rub. – 3 b. + 5 w. + 3 b.
8 rub. – 4 b. + 4 w. + 4 b.
9 rub. - 4 b. + 3 w. + 4 b
10 rub. – 4 b. + 2 w. + 4 b.
11 rub. – 6 b. + 2 w. + 4 b.
12 rub. – 8 b.
13 rub. – 7b.
14 rub. – 6 b.
15 rub. - 5 B.
16 rub. – 4 b.
17 rub. – 3 b.
18 rub. – 2 b.
19 rub. – 1 b.

The front side will be on the side of the short corners. On the side of the long corners (back surface) you need to make 4-5 rows. There is no need to reach the top. Apply glue thoroughly and leave for a couple of minutes for the craft to dry. Fold the development towards the center. In this case, modules 8 and 13 must be connected. Hold until the corners “grab.” To prevent the seams from coming apart, additionally lubricate it with a layer of glue. Squeeze tightly again. You will get a “seam” on the back side of the craft. Bend 4-5 corners at the top in the opposite direction. The head is made from slightly larger modules. Place it on the top of your neck. Glue the neck to the body. Make strips from the modules - this will be the tail. Modules in strips must be glued together. Glue the finished strips to the 5 open corners on the back.

Consider and. Your kids will simply be delighted with it. It is easy to do and looks very impressive.

Here is another application option.

Put it on paper paper rooster template. Cut out the legs, crop, beak and head one by one. Trace your palms on colored paper and cut out the details for the feathers and comb.

Crafts made from paper egg trays also look very original. To create this craft you will need several egg trays. Cut out the feather pieces and cut them out. Twist the beak and cut out the scallop. The torso is made from the torso. Inflate a balloon and cover it with paper pieces. Let it dry thoroughly. After drying, cut the paper ball into 2 parts, attach the tail, wings and head on different sides. The final stage is coloring the cockerel. To do this, prepare multi-colored paints and a brush. Leave the craft for a while to dry.

If you can knit, consider . We are happy to provide you with only the best options.

The cockerel is a bright bird that loves everything colorful and noticeable. That is why on New Year’s Eve you need to decorate your home “to the fullest.” We have prepared for you the best master classes that will help you cope with this task. Some crafts (for example, a basket) can be left for Easter. You can put Easter eggs in it and put it on the holiday table. A cockerel made from paper trays will also be an excellent stand for holiday treats.

Get involved in creating kids. Making crafts with your own hands is a great way to develop not only creative abilities, but also fine motor skills. In addition, this process unites. And considering that we live a very active life, this is very important!

The symbol of the coming 2017 will be a red fiery rooster.

As an original New Year's craft, you can make such a cockerel out of paper with your own hands. And make it voluminous, and not just a silhouette.

This is exactly what we will do in today's master class.

Necessary materials:

• double-sided half-cardboard in red, white, yellow and brown tones;
• black marker with thin tip;
• scissors;
• pencil;
• glue.

Stages of making a three-dimensional rooster craft:

1. Since our rooster is fiery, we will make its body red. Therefore, take a sheet of paper of a given tone and cut out a large circle.

1. Make a cut from the edge to the center of the circle. Fold the circle into a cone.

1. Apply glue to the sides and glue the figure together.

1. In the meantime, cut out a beautiful and large scallop from yellow paper.

1. Place it on the top of the cone.

1. And then take yellow and brown paper and cut out two elements.

1. We bend the yellow strip in half and glue the ends together to obtain a voluminous cockerel beard. But we simply bend the brown diamond in half.

1. Glue the beard in the center of the cone. We put the beak on it.

1. Now we will make eyes from white paper. To do this, cut out a part in the form of glasses. Let's draw two black pupils. Glue the finished eyes onto the cockerel's muzzle just above the beak.

1. Cut out long strips of brown paper, 1 cm wide.

1. We fold each strip like an accordion.

1. Apply glue to one bent part and glue it to the inside of the bird. On the other ends we glue the paws, which we cut out in advance from paper of the same color.

1. The bird's wings will be yellow. Cut them out in the shape of big hearts.

1. Bend the sharp tip of each heart.

1. Apply glue to the bent part of each wing and glue it to the sides of the craft.

1. Now let's prepare the elements to create a fluffy tail. To do this, cut out strips of different lengths, alternating colors. The more stripes there are, the more magnificent the rooster's tail will be.

1. We twist each strip.

1. We connect the strips to each other.

The coming 2017 will be held under the symbol of the rooster, which, according to popular belief, will bring happiness to the house if its image is present there. Paper, cardboard, plasticine, fabric and many other materials are suitable for making a rooster. If desired, a toy can be made from almost any available items, from pine cones to plastic bottles - the choice is limited only by the imagination of the master.

A homemade rooster for the New Year tree can effectively decorate the holiday and become a good gift for a loved one.

And a plasticine craft made in the form of a panel with a blue sky, a yellow sun, green grass and a colorful feathered owner of the year will perfectly complement the wall of the apartment.

Panel: plasticine rooster

Origami

Paper figures are the easiest to make; they are ideal for decorating a “city” Christmas tree.

Paper rooster

Such crafts are feasible even for children of preschool and primary school age; adults can help them make a rooster for a competition in kindergarten or school. In kindergarten, New Year's gifts for kids will become even more attractive if they are decorated with colorful images of cockerels.

You can learn how to make a rooster quickly and with minimal effort from our master class.

Paper figures do not require any special skills; to make them you need scissors, glue, cardboard and colored paper. By drawing a cockerel on cardboard and pasting it with pieces of colored paper, you can get a beautiful applique, an example is shown in the photo:

Applications with a rooster

You can also make a three-dimensional figure from paper; to do this, you need to make markings on the sheet and bend it in certain places.

Volumetric figures of a rooster

Paper rooster - New Year's master class for the Year of the Rooster

Postcards

The easiest way to make a greeting card is to use a template. To do this, you need to print a finished postcard on a color printer or a separate image of a rooster, which is cut out and pasted onto the base. Thick blue paper or cardboard with painted or glued snowflakes is suitable as a base. The cockerel is glued to the postcard using PVA glue or double-sided tape, cut exactly according to the figure. You can use ribbons, beads and other elements as decoration. If you cut out two identical figures and stick them on top of each other with the contours clearly aligned, you will get a three-dimensional drawing.

Postcards with a rooster

A beautiful three-dimensional rooster will be made from cardboard. To do this, you need to cut off one corner and roll it into a cone. Then cut out the wings, legs, beak, scallop and paste on the cone.

Cardboard rooster in the shape of a cone

Fabric rooster

A large New Year's rooster made of fabric is an original souvenir that can be made as a gift for a person of any gender and age; a small child, a gentle girl, and a respectable gentleman will be equally happy with it.

A beautiful rooster toy can be made from almost any fabric. First, they make patterns, cut them out, and then sew them together, with cotton wool placed inside. And from felt you get an original flat toy on a stick.

Soft toy

Other craft options

The rooster can be made from any available materials, for example, from a plastic bottle and disposable tableware. For this you will need plastic products: 3 bottles, 2 plates, 6 yellow and red glasses, 2 spoons.

The tops of the bottles are cut off and secured with tape, the glasses are cut into fringes and placed on the bottle, alternating colors. The tail of the wings is made from disposable plates, these parts are attached to the bottle. The head can be made from a pool ball.

Rooster made of plastic

Using a hook, you can knit a small cockerel in the form of a keychain or decoration for a bag.

A New Year's masquerade would not be complete without a rooster costume, which any housewife can make on her own if she has a sewing machine and a little experience.

rooster costume

The rooster mask is used as an addition to the costume or as an independent element

Rooster mask

You can also learn how to prepare for the Year of the Rooster from the video “Craft Ideas for the New Year”: