Snake Color, Cut & Play Craft Activity | Free Printable Spiral Snake Toy for Kids

Create a moving toy with this fun Snake Color, Cut & Play Craft Activity!
This free printable lets children design their own colorful snake, cut it into a spiral shape, attach string and a stick, and enjoy imaginative play by making the snake move, twist, and crawl.

It’s a simple craft project that turns into a playful homemade toy, perfect for preschoolers and early primary students who love hands-on learning.

Craft activities like this support early development by combining creativity with practical skills. Children practice coloring, cutting, assembling, and controlling movement, all in one engaging activity.

Sample Activity Preview

Here is an example of the finished snake craft after coloring, cutting, and attaching the string and stick:

This preview helps parents and teachers quickly understand how the activity works and what the final result looks like.

What’s Inside the Snake Craft Printable

This printable includes a friendly snake illustration designed in a spiral shape so that, once cut, it becomes a long, curly body that moves naturally when lifted.

• Large spiral snake design – easy to color and cut
• Clear cutting path – ideal for beginner scissor users
• Simple layout – easy to print and classroom-friendly
• Creative design space – kids can decorate their snake any way they like

Each finished snake will look different depending on the child’s color choices and patterns.

How to Use This Printable

1. Print the worksheet on A4 or US Letter paper.
2. Let children color the snake using crayons, pencils, or markers.
3. Carefully cut along the spiral line to create a long curly snake.
4. Attach a piece of string to the head of the snake using tape.
5. Tie or tape the other end of the string to a stick, such as a chopstick or pencil.
6. Hold the stick and gently move it to make the snake twist, slide, and “crawl” in the air or across a table.

Children can pretend the snake is exploring, sleeping, or dancing, encouraging storytelling and imaginative play.

Learning Benefits

This activity supports important early childhood skills:

• Strengthens fine motor muscles through cutting and string handling
• Improves hand–eye coordination when controlling movement
• Encourages creative thinking and self-expression
• Builds focus and patience by following steps in order
• Supports early problem-solving skills

Because children are actively involved in every step, learning feels natural and enjoyable.

Safety & Durability Tips

The spiral shape is thin and delicate, so the snake can tear easily when made with regular paper.

To make it last longer:

• Print on thick paper or cardstock
• Or laminate before cutting
• Use strong tape for the string connection
• Supervise young children when using scissors

These steps help prevent the craft from breaking into small pieces during play.

Classroom & Home Ideas

• Use as a craft center activity
• Add to fine motor skill stations
• Include in animal or nature-themed lessons
• Enjoy as a quiet indoor activity on rainy days

Teachers can also encourage children to create stories about where their snake is going or what it is doing.

Extension Ideas

• Decorate snakes using patterns or rainbow colors
• Add letters or numbers to the body for learning games
• Create other spiral animals such as worms or caterpillars
• Use different stick lengths to change how the snake moves

Download the free printable PDF below and let children create their own moving snake toy through coloring, cutting, and play.