Hi friends! Today’s Paper Plate Elephant Kid Craft 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!!!
Supplies:
* Large Paper Plate
* Gray Tissue Paper
* Cardstock {Gray/White/Black}
* Stapler
* Scissors
* School Glue
Directions:
* First cut your gray tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills} Set 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, eyes and of course – a large trunk!
* To finish off the Paper Plate ElephanKid Craft – staple/glue on the cardstock pieces in their designated spots, as well as other embellishments you see fit. Then display proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas made from paper plates, be sure to check out these fun posts:
Paper Plate Seahorse {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Green Monster {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Baseball {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Caterpillar {Kid Craft}
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