Diorama projects are a great way for kids to engage in hands-on learning. If you're looking for a fun desert craft, you're going to love this desert diorama activity! Kids will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as colouring, cutting, gluing, and more as they create their desert scene. We even have a desert diorama printable pack you can grab before you get started.
Don't forget to grab the desert diorama printables from our shop (free using link below the directions)! If you're looking for more fun diorama projects, be sure to check out this fun rainforest diorama!
Check out our other diormama printables available from our shop.
Learning about the desert is such a great topic to study. It's so fun learning about the animals, plants, weather, and more. We love to take learning further by getting hands-on, like we have with this desert diorama project. You can pair this desert craft with reading books about the desert, looking at or making fact cards, and learning all about the ecosystem.
Making a diorama is also a great way for kids to get creative and practice their cutting, colouring, and gluing skills. If you've ever wondered how to make a diorama, these directions will walk you through every step. It's a lot simpler than you think!
Scroll down for the full directions and to snag your desert diormama printables!
Desert Diorama Projects
Why You'll Love Making a Desert Diorama
If you're not convinced about creating your own diorama projects like this one, here are just some of the reasons you'll enjoy assembling this desert diorama!
- PRINTABLE INCLUDED: Crafts are always best when there are printables! They make things so much easier. This desert craft comes with a full pack of diorama printables, so you're ready to go.
- SIMPLE: This diorama uses simple supplies you'll find around the house, along with our printable. Just follow the simple directions below.
- HANDS-ON: Kids will love the hands-on learning aspect. They'll get to cut, colour, and glue things together, as well as being able to be creative.
- MULTI SUBJECT: If you're using this for educational purposes, it covers a range of subjects! It's an art project, geography study, and more.
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Desert Craft Supplies
- Desert Diorama Printables (scroll down to grab a free copy from our shop)
- Cardboard Box
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
How to Make a Diorama
STEP ONE: Gather your supplies
Before you get started, make sure you have all your supplies ready! If you haven't got your desert diorama printables yet, make sure to grab those from our shop! You'll want to have them printed onto thick white paper or thin white cardstock before you start.
STEP TWO: Prep the desert backdrop
To begin, cut two sides off your cardboard box so you're left with a shape like the one below. You want to make sure to leave a bit on each side in order to keep the box in shape.
Next, trim the edges off the backdrop pieces from the printable pack. Glue them on the back side of your cardboard box so you're left with something similar to the image shown below.
If the backdrop printables are too big for your box, you can overlap them a little bit.
STEP THREE: Prep the desert scene
Once you have made your desert backdrop, choose which animals and plants from the pack you want to include in your diorama. Colour them with markers or crayons and then cut them out.
Finish off by gluing the animals and plants where you want them on your desert backdrop. When you are happy with the number of animals and plants included in your desert scene, your desert craft is complete!
Why not add a few extras of your own to complete your desert diorama project!
Desert Diorama Ideas and Variations
If you're looking for some fun desert diorama ideas, we have a few extra ideas for you! We know you can extend any activity, especially diorama projects!
- Extend learning by adding labels, using fact cards, or bringing the life cycle and ecosystems into it.
- Glue torn yellow tissue paper to the bottom of the box for a textured ground, or why not glue on some real sand!
- Instead of gluing the desert-themed plant and animal pieces down, use popsicle sticks and cut a slit in the box. Then, you can move the animals around for a fun effect!
- Use other supplies you have lying around and get creative to see what you can come up with!
Don't forget to grab your desert diorama printables below. Check out our other diorama printables available in our digital shop!
To get this desert diorama printable for free, use the link below to be taken to the Messy Little Monster shop and use the discount code: desert. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.
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We hope you have lots of fun making your own desert diorama! Diorama projects are so much fun for kids and are a really great learning opportunity. Whether you're making a diorama as part of a study or just as a fun desert craft, we know you'll enjoy this one.
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