A Rooster from a Milk Carton

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 30 min 📍 Anywhere ⭐ medium

Do you want to make your own rooster? And all from a simple milk carton! You can not only get creative but also learn something exciting. Old things can turn into something completely new, and that’s really fun! Have you ever wondered why a rooster is so special? On the farm, he plays a key role. Every morning, he crows loudly 'Cock-a-doodle-doo!' and makes sure everyone starts the day on time. Brave, colorful, and full of energy, a rooster also reminds us how important it is to be proud of ourselves. Show yourself, stand up for yourself, and dare to be loud and confident when it matters. So, grab that milk carton and let your own proud rooster come to life!

What you'll need

An empty, clean milk carton
Colored paper in red, orange, and yellow
Scissors, glue, and googly eyes
White chalk marker

How it works

Rinse the milk carton well so there are no milk residues left. Let it dry. Then cut off the top part of the carton (ask an adult for help). Peel off the shiny outer layer so you can paint or decorate the carton better.
Cut out a comb from red paper for the rooster's head. Make the beak from orange paper (a small triangle). The wattle (the red 'flap' under the beak) is cut from a droplet shape.
Glue the comb on top of the carton, the beak at the front, and the wattle underneath. Your rooster is already looking almost alive!
Glue the open edge of the carton securely so the rooster gets its proud shape.
Glue googly eyes on the carton or draw the eyes yourself. Big, small, cheeky, or happy, you decide!
Then grab the white chalk marker and decorate the rooster with patterns. Dots, stripes, waves, anything goes. Make your rooster just the way you want!
And when your rooster is finished, let it shine! Proudly show it to your friends, family, or teachers and tell them how it was made. Maybe you’ll inspire others to turn something old into something beautiful.