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 kid craft to add to the blog archives today!

Not only am I super excited to be sharing this really easy and inexpensive Paper Plate Banana {Kid Craft} 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 storytime 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 iphones & set up shop on the kitchen table NOW! Happy crafting my friends!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Yellow Tissue Paper
* Black Cardstock
* School Glue
* Scissors
* 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 Plate 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!}

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 craft, please share a picture on ourFacebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

Paper Plate Spaghetti {Kid Craft}
Tissue Paper Apple {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Acorn {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Shark {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Donut {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Taco {Kid Craft}