Chick Paper Squishy Template

Round yellow chick with an orange beak and tiny wings as a paper squishy template

A chick is round, yellow and instantly lovable. As a squishy it's the perfect spring animal for kids who love Easter or just enjoy crafting little critters.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has a chubby chick with big eyes, an orange beak and tiny wings, about 4 inches (10 cm) tall. The back shows a fluff of feathers and a stubby tail. You also get a coloring page and mini chicks, sized for US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Holidays & Seasons
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 beak is tiny, so cut it last and use the tip of your scissors.
  • Yellow yarn as filling shows through the paper and looks like real fluff.
  • Stuff loosely to keep the round shape.
  • Press the belly with your thumb and the chick peeps silently.

🎨 Color Ideas

Fluffy Yellow
Use three shades of yellow, lighter on the belly and darker on the wings.
Rainbow Chick
Why not pink, light blue or green? Colorful chicks only exist on paper.
Spring Chick
Add little flowers by the beak and a blade of grass on its head.

🔄 Variations

Chick Flock
One big and three mini chicks follow each other in a row like a family.
Bag Charm
With a hole and a ribbon the mini chick becomes a backpack charm – for kids ages 3 and up.
Easter Basket
Nestle the chick in a little basket with paper grass and give it as an Easter gift.

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)

Does the chick go with the Easter egg squishy?
Yes, they're about the same size, so you can let the chick hatch out of the egg.

How do I make the wings look good?
Color them slightly darker than the body and trace the edge with a thin orange pen.

Which filling is the softest?
Fluffed cotton or yarn, stuffed loosely, feels the fluffiest.

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: Küken-Squishy.