Did you know August 10th {this coming Sunday} marks the beginning of Shark Week on Discovery Channel? That’s why our Paper Plate Shark kid craft tutorial is perfect to be shared with you all today!

Last year this time-frame, I shared our “Footprint Sharks” craft on Glued To My Crafts, which I made with my son in honor of the big yearly TV event. This year is no different and we did another simple “shark” themed craft in celebration.

Below you will find all the supplies and quick tutorial on how YOU can make this Paper Plate Shark Kid Craft w/your child today.

And don’t worry – this shark doesn’t bite and the craft is SUPER simple. No blood in sight or animals to be harmed. Let’s grab our supplies – shall we??? Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Shark Supplies:
* Large Paper Plate {one per shark craft}
* Gray/Silver Tissue Paper
* Gray/White Cardstock
* Basic Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Black Sharpie Marker
Optional – Various Punches

Directions:
* First cut your tissue paper into small squares.
* Slather a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
* Ask your child to completely cover their paper plate in tissue paper.
* While they work on that – cut out the other embellishments to give the shark life. {think eyes, arms, mouth, etc}
* Now glue/staple on those embellishments to the paper plate.
* Let it dry completely before displaying your Paper Plate Shark proudly.