Here is a fun and easy craft for preschool and kindergarten kids. It is paper plate animals that mainly involve coloring paper plates and gluing on or sketching the facial features of animals. Once the toddlers are done with the craft, they can cut out the eyes, attach a string and use them as masks. They can also hang them on the wall as cool decorations.
The supplies for this DIY are craft glue, craft paint and brushes, scissors, pink chenille stems, black marker, white pom poms or cotton balls, wiggle eyes, and, of course, paper plates.
Colorful Paper Plates with Animals
Just grab some paper plates and craft them into giraffes, zebras, tigers, elephants, leopards, dogs, lions, cows, cats, rabbits, etc.
Jungle Animal Craft with Paper Plates
Just a few readily available craft supplies are needed to make a paper plate zebra, lion, and elephant. It is a fun activity for kids to indulge in.
Paper Plate Craft Animal Tutorial
The little stick or leg holding this paper parrot makes it much easier for the kids to handle. It prevents them from breaking their craft when playing with it.
Instructions for Paper Plate Farm Animals
These fun farm animals are made with paper plates, paint, and construction paper. It is a fun project to do with kids on a spring morning.
Kids can make jungle, zoo, and farm animals with the help of the above tutorials. The craft offers a great way to acquaint toddlers with different animals. They can be made to say their names and be taught their sounds as they engage in the DIYs.