This is a great kid craft idea that is perfect for a rainy day. It’s easy to do and kids of all ages will enjoy it. Plus, you can use the finished product for pretend playtime. Let’s get started!

Gray Elephant Paper Plate Craft Idea For Kids

Hi friends! Today’s elephant craft made from a paper plate, is a fun gluing project for kids of ALL ages and it makes for an awesome pretend play piece that will for sure be displayed proudly as well!

Whether for a zoo themed lesson plan or any day of the year craft idea – all you need is a little crafty creativity to make this one-of-a-kind piece come to life! So don’t delay – craft it up with your child today!!!

It’s going to be the CUTEST paper elephant craft you can make ANY day of the year! Just keep scrolling for ALL the details in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my dear friends!

PAIR YOUR PAPER GRAY ELEPHANT CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Elephant On Paper Plate Ball

Craft Supplies:

Large Paper Plate {one per elephant craft}
Gray Tissue Paper
Cardstock Paper {Gray/White/Black}
Hand-Held Office Stapler
Craft Scissors
School Glue
Large Wiggle Eyes

Directions:

First cut your gray tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
Set those aside.
Next 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 other elephant features from the cardstock. Think large ears, a tail, legs and of course – a large trunk!
To finish off the Paper Plate Elephant – staple/glue on the cardstock paper pieces in their designated spots, as well as other embellishments you see fit {as well as the wiggle eye so your elephant friend can see!}
Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for everyone to admire!

PAIR YOUR ELEPHANT CRAFT WITH —> Balloon Elephant Card

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Instructions

First cut your gray tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
Set those aside.
Next 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 other elephant features from the cardstock. Think large ears, a tail, legs and of course - a large trunk!
To finish off the Paper Plate Elephant Kid Craft – staple/glue on the cardstock pieces in their designated spots, as well as other embellishments you see fit {as well as the wiggle eye so your elephant friend can see!}
Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for everyone to admire!

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