K.1E Totem Pole Craft

Pacific Northwest Totem Pole Craft for Kids: Free Video + Printable PDF Activity Sheet
Bring the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific Northwest Coast into your preschool or kindergarten classroom with this engaging color, cut, and build Totem Pole craft!
Inspired by the iconic totem poles of the Haida, Tlingit, Kwakwaka’wakw, Tsimshian, and other Indigenous nations, this simple activity teaches young children about cultural storytelling, family crests, and legendary animals while building fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and gluing.
Perfect for:

Native American Heritage Month (November)
Indigenous Peoples unit studies
Homeschool art lessons
Preschool and kindergarten art centers
Scissor-skills practice

Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial