Paper plate crafts for kids are the perfect way to unleash creativity! Whether it’s wild animals, favorite book characters, speedy vehicles, or anything else your child can imagine, these paper plate crafts provide endless crafting possibilities. Gather your supplies and let the fun begin!
This butterfly paper plate craft is one of the easiest ways to make a big, colorful butterfly. Kids color a pattern on the plate, cut it in half, scallop the edges into wings, and add a pom pom body. We like colored pencils for this one because it’s mess free, but markers, crayons or paint … Read more
This sailboat paper plate craft uses one plate, a craft stick and a little paint. Half the plate becomes the boat, and the other half is cut into two triangle sails. It’s a great summer or transportation week project, and a sneaky way to talk about shapes. Ages 3 to 6 Time About 30 minutes … Read more
This beach ball paper plate craft is summer in a paper plate. Kids divide the plate into sections and paint each one a different bright color, just like a real beach ball. It’s simple enough for toddlers and great for talking about colors and patterns. Ages 3 to 6 Time About 30 minutes Mess level … Read more
Snap, snap! This alligator paper plate craft is a folded plate with a red mouth inside and a row of pointy cardboard teeth. Kids love that it actually opens and closes. It’s easy to set up and great practice with painting, cutting and following steps in order. Ages 3 to 6 Time About 30 minutes … Read more
This paper plate airplane craft folds a blue plate into the body of a plane, with little yellow windows down the side. Kids love flying them around the room when they’re done. It’s a fun one for transportation week, and an easy craft for an afternoon at home. Ages 3 to 6 Time About 30 … Read more