3D Construction Paper Lizards!

I have not done these yet with my students and hope to do them soon! I got the idea from a Pinterest pin and HERE is a link to a blog that helped me figure out the steps!

So this is the basic idea. I have tons of ideas on how to make it more or less complex but for now I am sticking to the basics.

1. Start with a large rectangle of construction paper.

2. Fold paper in half long ways (hot dog style).

3. Use a large ruler, (I might create a template for this since we don't have enough of these) and draw a line from corner to corner (it is okay if it isn't perfect).

4. Cut along the line with the paper folded.

5. You should end up with this.

6. This step is interchangeable so I will list it as one step. You need to decorate your lizard with some type of neat patterns. You also need to fold in the sides like the pictures below. My suggestion is to have the students color them while you walk around and help them fold.

7. Once folded and colored you need to cut the middle crease up to the fold lines. Make sure the cutting stops at the folds!

8. Once cut you will need to run glue along one side and glue the two solid sides together overlapping. This is a little tricky. I used clips to hold it all together.

9. Last but not least you will need a head, eyes, tongue and legs. This could be done many different ways so I will just post pictures of what I did. I think I might either make a template or use little rectangles for the legs.

10. AND NOW you are done! Exciting right?!?!


Want something a little more complex?
Try THIS BLOG for instructions on how to make a 3D head for your lizard!


Adaptations: Students can print on construction paper. When it is dry draw the lines they will need and have them cut along the lines. Glue together or glue dot them together. Add features such as buttons or google eyes, pipe cleaner or strips for tongue and they can glue strips together for hands and feet!