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Yellow Banana Made From A Paper Plate

Are your kids currently bored? Maybe driving you a little “ape” crazy today? Well, don’t go “bananas” over it – because today I have another fun and creative banana kid craft idea to add to the blog archives today!

Not only am I super excited to be sharing this really easy and inexpensive Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Banana art project idea with you all, but I also think you are “bananas” if you don’t make the effort to make it with your child today.

Did I mention that it also goes along perfectly with the book Pete the Cat and The Bad Banana? Making this a great way to tie everything together with craft time, as well as story time in a jam-packed {but fun} afternoon. Yup – this is a must-do craft that is perfect for kids of all ages!

So what are you waiting for? “Peel” the kids away from the tv and the iPhone & set up shop on the kitchen table right NOW! I promise you will want to make this super easy banana craftwith your little one today!

Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to see what you create with your young crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR YELLOW BANANA CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Popcorn

Craft Supplies:

Large Paper Plate {one plate makes TWO bananas}
Yellow Tissue Paper
BlackCardstock Paper
School Glue
Craft Scissors
Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

First cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares {great for practicing cutting skills}
Take your paper plate and cut it in half.
Trim out the center, leaving the rim to create the shape of the banana.
Next put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate halves.
Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until they are completely covered.
While they are working on that, cut out some banana ends from the black cardstock.
To finish off the Paper Banana kid craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}
BTW – we also have a great Chocolate, Cranberry, Banana Bread Cookies Recipe for you to pair along with the craft – hint hint!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Banana Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

Don’t you just LOVE this banana craft idea for preschoolers?! I know I do!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas using paper plates, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this paper plate yellow banana craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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Instructions:

First cut your yellow tissue paper into small squares {great for practicing cutting skills}
Take your paper plate and cut it in half.
Trim out the center, leaving the rim to create the shape of the banana.
Next put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate halves.
Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until they are completely covered.
While they are working on that, cut out some banana ends from the black cardstock.
To finish off the Paper Banana kid craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}

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