ESL Crafts and Cut-and-Make Activities
149 printable crafts · Toddlers to B1
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Crafts worksheets by level
Every level, with a page of its own once it has a few sheets.
- Toddlers craftsToddlers (pre-reading) · 24 sheetsSee all 24In the library
- Starters craftsStarters (pre-A1) · 37 sheetsSee all 37In the library
- Movers craftsMovers (A1) · 40 sheetsSee all 40In the library
- Flyers craftsFlyers (A2) · 22 sheetsSee all 22In the library
- A1 craftsA1 (Beginner) · 7 sheetsSee all 7In the library
- A2 craftsA2 (Elementary) · 12 sheetsSee all 12In the library
- B1 craftsB1 (Intermediate) · 7 sheetsSee all 7In the library
Most used crafts
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About crafts
A good ESL craft is a language task in disguise. While learners cut, fold, color and glue, they follow instructions in English, name colors and shapes, and then use the finished object to speak: a finger puppet for a dialogue, a spinner for a question game, a mini-book to retell a story.
The collection runs from Toddlers and Cambridge Starters, Movers and Flyers to A1–B1. Young children make simple color-and-cut templates, puppets and masks with the vocabulary of animals, the body and food. Older learners assemble fortune tellers, dice, flap books and foldables that practice question forms, past tense or sequencing language such as first, then and finally.
Every craft is a printable template with clear, step-by-step instructions and a note on the language it practices. Print on A4 or US Letter or download as PDF. Heavier paper or card works best for puppets, dice and spinners; ordinary paper is fine for mini-books and fortune tellers.
Teaching tips: crafts
- Give instructions in English only and demonstrate each step, so the craft becomes a listening task.
- Pre-cut tricky parts for younger children to keep the focus on language rather than scissors skills.
- Plan what learners will say with the finished craft before you start; a puppet without a dialogue is just an art lesson.
- Teach the classroom language they need, such as 'Can I have the glue, please?', and insist they use it.
- Display finished crafts and revisit them in later lessons for quick speaking warm-ups.
Questions teachers ask
How do I keep a craft lesson focused on English?
Choose crafts with a clear language outcome, give instructions in English, and finish with a speaking activity that uses the object, such as a puppet show or spinner game.
What materials do I need?
Usually scissors, glue, coloring pencils and paper. Some crafts work better on card or with split pins; each template lists what you need.
Are crafts suitable for teenagers?
Yes, if they have a clear purpose. Fortune tellers, dice and foldable grammar organizers work well with teens at A1–B1.
Can crafts be done online?
Crafts are designed to be printed and made by hand. For remote classes, send the PDF in advance so learners can print it at home.