Penguin Paper Squishy Template

Colorful penguin paper squishy with black back, white belly, orange beak and small flippers

The penguin waddles straight into your heart: clumsy, friendly and always a little fancy in its tuxedo. This squishy is an ice-and-snow buddy for winter fans and animal lovers.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the penguin in full color with front and back (the back is all black with flippers), a coloring page and mini penguins on page 3. About 5 inches tall on US Letter, smiling with its orange beak.

At a Glance

Group
Animals
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The flippers are slim, so double up the tape or they will bend.
  • A chubby belly is welcome, it gives the classic penguin shape.
  • The beak is a tiny area: color first, tape after.
  • White yarn makes a great filling because it looks like snow.

🎨 Color Ideas

Emperor penguin
Black, white and a yellow gradient on the neck.
Icy blue penguin
Swap black for dark blue and add a pale blue belly.
Scarf season
Draw a bright striped scarf around the neck for a winter walk.

🔄 Variations

Penguin parade
Line up several mini penguins and build an ice floe from cardboard.
Winter gift tag
Tie a mini penguin to a holiday present with a ribbon.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the penguin stand up?
With a firmer filling it leans nicely against a wall or a book.

Which colors work besides black and white?
Blues, grays and orange feel like the polar world, but fantasy colors work too.

Is it good for a winter craft hour?
Very, especially together with the seal from the animal series.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Pinguin-Squishy.