This paper plate craft is great for kids to make during the winter months. It also goes well along with a fun book about polar bears!
Cotton Ball Polar Bear Craft
Brrrr it’s cold outside! Are you staying warm indoors?
Although winter is not my favorite season – it’s a great time to do crafts. Most importantly – kid friendly crafts! Since we are pretty much forced to be inside all day, I just pull the supplies together, we lounge in our pjs and craft away. We really have no excuse not to and my fridge door is becoming a masterpiece collection. I really can’t complain.
Today’s post is about the Paper Plate Polar Bear craft Lil Man & I did recently together. It’s really easy to pull together, especially for those on a budget. Not only is it a great winter themed craft, it also goes well along with the book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
You can totally make it an afternoon affair by reading the book and doing this craft together – all in one sitting! Heck – throw in some hot chocolate and I might make an appearance 😉
Anyways, if you would like to recreate this paper plate and cotton ball polar bear craft with your child today, you can find all the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below.
I’ve even put a few funny polar bear themed jokes below the tutorial, so you can really make an afternoon out of it! Happy crafting, my dear friends!
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Looking for a fun, easy winter craft kids of all ages will love? Look no further than this paper plate polar bear. It’s cute and simple to make!
Craft Supplies:
- Large or Small Paper Plate – 1 per polar bear
- White Cotton Balls
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Gray Cardstock Paper
Directions:
- First apply a good amount of school glue all over the paper plate.
- Have your child place their cotton balls on top of the wet school glue, until the paper plate is completely covered and resembles the “fur” of the polar bear.
- While they are doing that part of the craft – cut out the eyes, nose, mouth and ears out of the two sheets of colored cardstock paper.
- Once your child is done adding the cotton balls, glue on the facial features to give the polar bear life.
- Next staple the ears onto the back of paper plate.
- Now display your paper plate and cotton ball polar bear friend proudly for all to see!
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If you like this paper plate polar bear craft, you may also enjoy our Fork Painted Polar Bear craft idea that has gone VIRAL on the internet as of late!
We also have an amazing Crafts For The Month of January roundup post, that is FULL of inspiring ideas for you this winter season!
Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft Idea For Winter
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Cardstock Paper gray and black
- White Cotton Balls
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First apply a good amount of school glue all over the paper plate.1 Large Paper Plate
- Have your child place their cotton balls on top of the wet school glue, until the paper plate is completely covered and resembles the "fur" of the polar bear.White Cotton Balls
- While they are doing that part of the craft - cut out the eyes, nose, mouth and ears out of the two sheets of colored cardstock.Cardstock Paper
- Once your child is done adding the cotton balls, glue on the facial features to give the polar bear life. Then staple the ears onto the back of paper plate.
- Now display your paper plate and cotton ball polar bear friend proudly for all to see!
