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Paper Plate Little Red Hen

This easy red hen craft project uses mostly items that you likely already have at home, including paper plates, cardstock paper, glue and a stapler!

Paper Plate Little Red Hen

Little Red Hen Craft Idea Made From A Paper Plate

Hi my beautiful crafty readers! I’m so glad you landed on our red hen paper craft tutorial today!

It’s another kid friendly craft that goes along perfectly with one of my favorite childhood stories. You probably already know some sort of version of the Little Red Hen story and today’s kid friendly craft goes along perfectly with it!

Not only is this paper plate hen craft super simple, inexpensive and fun for all ages – but it also ties everything together with the classic story. You can easily make a full afternoon out of it as you celebrate some time together, as well as getting some reading in as well!

So what are you waiting for? This paper plate Little Red Hen is waiting for you to make it! Follow my step-by-step tutorial below and let the crafty, story time fun begin!

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

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Paper Plate Little Red Hen

This fun and easy craft is perfect for kids of all ages! They’ll love helping you make this Little Red Hen from a paper plate.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate
  • Red Tissue Paper
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • Blue Cardstock Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • School Glue
  • Craft Scissors
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Black Sharpie Marker

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Directions:

  • First cut your red tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
  • Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
  • 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 Little Red Hen’s facial features from the cardstock. Think eyes, beak, hat etc.
  • To finish off the Little Red Hen 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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Paper Plate Little Red Hen

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • Scissors
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Sharpie Marker

Supplies:

  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • Red Tissue Paper
  • Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

  • First cut your red tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
  • Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
  • 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 Little Red Hen's facial features from the cardstock. Think eyes, beak, hat etc.
  • To finish off the Little Red Hen 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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