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Layer-Up CraftsCalm KitLittle Layers · 12–13 pieces

Layer-Up Pets 4-Pack

Puppy, Kitty, Bunny and Goldfish. Four calm paper animals to cut or tear, count and glue, ready to print at home. Made with neurodivergent kids in mind.

$9.99
Instant download · 2 PDFs: standard (76 pages) and Little Hands (70 pages) · US Letter
Every kit, every wayAll included, one price
Cut itLoves scissors
Easy-CutStill learning
Tear itNo scissors yet
Not sure? Find your kid's fit in three questions.
License
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  • Three ways in every kit: Cut, Easy-Cut and Tear-It
  • A Little Hands version of every animal: fewer, chunkier pieces for younger makers
  • Glue-down sheet with numbered outlines that hide as you build
  • Mix and match parts, a coloring page and a scraps challenge
  • Grown-up guide with tips for adapting, plus stopping spots
  • About 15 to 30 minutes per animal, with breaks
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You'll need: a glue stick, scissors (or none, with Tear-It), and construction paper in brown, tan, orange, gray, yellow, pink and white. Or print on white paper and color the pieces.

Made for every kind of hand

Chunky shapes and forgiving edges, so wobbly cutting or rough tearing still turns into a puppy. Great for autistic, ADHD and sensory-sensitive kids.

Printing

Print at 100% or "Actual size." Each cut page names its paper color. Tiny pieces print on the white page to color in, so no sheet is wasted.

Good to know

Digital files only; nothing ships. Because files download instantly, sales are final. Free updates for life, and if a file won't open, email us and we'll fix it.

Questions

What age is this for?
Most kids from about 3 up. We sort kits by piece count, not age, so an older kid who just loves animals is welcome here too.
My kid can't use scissors yet. Will this work?
Yes. Use the Tear-It pages, or cut the pieces yourself and let your kid do the counting and gluing. That's a great way to start.
Why are some numbers missing on the glue-down sheet?
On purpose. Some numbers are printed on a piece you glue down earlier, so the next spot appears as you build.
Can I use it in my classroom?
Yes, with the One classroom license. It covers printing for one teacher's class. More about licenses.