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Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea For Kids

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This easy paper plate bug craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It's a great way to teach them about insects and how they live.
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A Paper Plate Bug is decorated to look like a bee with orange paper stripes, white wings, black antennae, and a yellow face. The plate sits next to a children’s book titled Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO!.

Get crafty with the kiddos today! Here’s a cute paper plate bug craft idea they’ll love making – and you will too!

Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea

Not only is this bug themed craft simple and budget-friendly, but it also allows children to use their imagination and fine motor skills while creating a cute little critter.

So gather your art supplies and get ready for a buzzing good time! In this post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making these adorable bugs, along with some variations and tips to make them even more unique.

Let’s get started on unleashing your child’s creativity with this delightful paper plate bug craft idea!

Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea

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This easy paper plate bug craft is perfect for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to teach them about insects and nature.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate
  • Yellow Tissue Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • Tan Cardstock Paper
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • School Glue
  • Scissors
  • Stapler
  • Black Pipe Cleaner

Directions:

  1. First things first – cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares.
  2. Now take your paper plate and put a good amount of school glue all over it.
  3. Next have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
  4. While they are working on that, cut out the other bug features. Think wings, stripes, eyes, nose etc.
  5. To finish off the Paper Plate Bug craft simply staple/glue on the cardstock paper pieces, as well as bending the pipe cleaner and stapling it on for the antennas.
  6. Allow it to dry completely and then display proudly for all to see!

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A Paper Plate Bug is decorated to look like a bee with orange paper stripes, white wings, black antennae, and a yellow face. The plate sits next to a children’s book titled Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO!.

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A Paper Plate Bug is decorated to look like a bee with orange paper stripes, white wings, black antennae, and a yellow face. The plate sits next to a children’s book titled Because a Little Bug Went Ka-CHOO!.
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Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea For Kids

This easy paper plate bug craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It's a great way to teach them about insects and how they live.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

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Directions: 

  • First things first - cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares.
  • Now take your paper plate and put a good amount of school glue all over it.
  • Next have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
  • While they are working on that, cut out the other bug features. Think wings, stripes, eyes, nose etc.
  • To finish off the Paper Plate Bug craft simply staple/glue on the cardstock paper pieces, as well as bending the pipe cleaner and stapling it on for the antennas.
  • Allow it to dry completely and then display proudly for all to see!
    Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea
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