Stand-Up Farm Animals: 12 Animals and a Play Mat

Twelve colorful stand-up farm animals with colored bases, from cow and pig to cat and rabbit, printable

Time to bring the farm to life: 12 stand-up farm animals stay put on the table thanks to slot-together bases. Add the play mat and the papercraft farm buildings, and you've got a whole farm to play with. Perfect for pretend play at home or in the classroom.

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What's in the PDF

The color PDF has 2 pages: page 1 has 12 animals, each with a base – cow, pig, sheep, horse, goat, donkey, hen, rooster, goose, duck, cat, and rabbit. Page 2 is a landscape play mat with paths, a cornfield, a duck pond, and marked spots for the barn, silo, farmhouse, chicken coop, and doghouse. Both pages also come as a coloring PDF.

At a Glance

Type
Craft template
Age
ages 4+
Pages
2 × A4 + 2 × A4
Time
about 20–30 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: 12 stand-up animals
Twelve labeled farm animals with colored bases to slot together, plus short instructions.
Page 2: Farm play mat
A farmyard with paths, a cornfield, a duck pond, and spots for the papercraft farm buildings.

How to stand up the animals

1
Print both pages on A4 or US Letter at 100% (Actual size).
2
Cut out each animal with a little border around it and snip the short slit at the bottom.
3
Cut out the base and snip its slit from the top.
4
Slide the two slits together crosswise – and the animal stands up.
5
Lay out the play mat, set the buildings on their spots, and add the animals.

Safety: Stuffing, tape and small parts are not for children under 3.

💡 Tips

  • Heavy cardstock (around 110 lb) keeps the animals standing steady.
  • Laminate the play mat or glue it to cardboard so it lasts.
  • Store everything in a tin or zip bag and the farm is set up again in seconds.
  • For a classroom group, print the animal page several times so every child gets their own.

What kids practice

Kids learn the names of twelve farm animals and can sort them by type. Cutting and slotting the bases builds fine motor skills. In free play on the mat they tell stories and move animals between barn and pasture, which grows language and imagination.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Who lives where?
Kids match each animal to its spot: chickens to the coop, duck to the pond, dog to the doghouse.
Color your animals
With the coloring version, every child colors their own set – purple pig welcome.
Animal sounds game
One child makes an animal sound, and the others race to find the right stand-up.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which animals are included?
Cow, pig, sheep, horse, goat, donkey, hen, rooster, goose, duck, cat, and rabbit – each with its own base.

Do they match the papercraft farm?
Yes, size and style are matched. The play mat even has spots marked for the barn, silo, farmhouse, chicken coop, and doghouse.

How big is the play mat?
It fills one page in landscape. For more room, spread extra fence pieces and buildings around it.

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: Tier-Aufsteller.