Earth Day Craft Idea For Kids
Did you know Earth Day is fast approaching?
Although EVERY day should be a celebration of our beautiful planet, it’s widely celebrated on April 22nd, every year. Not many people know {or celebrate it} but it’s a day to honor the Earth and demonstrate support for environmental protection.
To celebrate the annual event, today I’m sharing a Paper Plate Earth craft tutorial that is perfect to explain to children how they can make a difference PLUS it’s an awesome keepsake as well!
So on that note, I’ll let you get to it! Find ALL the details you need to know on this unique Earth Day kid craft idea, in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting and celebrating our planet, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished handprint Earth Day paper plate pieces with us, by tagging our account on Instagram! I can’t wait to see how awesome they turn out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Egg Carton Tree Canvas
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate Earth Day? Then check out this paper plate craft idea that kids will love!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Blue Craft Paint
- Large, Foam Paint Brush
- Green Tissue Paper
- School Glue
- Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Pencil or Marker
Directions:
- First have children paint their paper plate completely blue. Simply squirt the craft paint in the center of the paper plate and have them go to town!
- While they are working on that, tear {or cut} some small pieces of green tissue paper.
- Now grab the glue and have children glue on their tissue paper to the paper plate, to represent the different continents {doesn’t have to be perfect!}
- When done with the above step, set aside the paper plate to let it dry a bit.
- While that is drying, trace your child’s hand on a sheet of brown cardstock paper.
- Trim out the traced handprint design.
- Out of the remaining red cardstock, trim out a small heart shape that will fit in the center of your handprint cutout.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Earth craft – glue the heart and handprint cutouts to the center of the decorated paper plate piece.
- Then let it dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!!!
PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Earth Day Art
If you are by chance looking for even more kid friendly ideas to celebrate Earth Day with, be sure to check out these ideas using recycled materials:
- Pom Pom Matching Game
- Pretend Microphone Craft
- Sunglasses Snowman Ornament
- Water Bottle Rocket
- Recycled Egg Carton Fox
- Paint Splat Earth Craft
- Earth Day Crafts
- Toilet Roll Stamped Flowers
All these ideas would pair nicely with today’s paper plate earth craft – hint hint!
Paper Plate Earth Craft
- Pencil or Marker
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Green Tissue Paper
- Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Blue Craft Paint
Instructions
- First have children paint their paper plate completely blue. Simply squirt the craft paint in the center of the paper plate and have them go to town!1 Large Paper Plate, Blue Craft Paint
- While they are working on that, tear {or cut} some small pieces of green tissue paper.Green Tissue Paper
- Now grab the glue and have children glue on their tissue paper to the paper plate, to represent the different continents {doesn't have to be perfect!}
- When done with the above step, set aside the paper plate to let it dry a bit.
- While that is drying, trace your child's hand on a sheet of brown cardstock paper.Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
- Trim out the traced handprint design.
- Out of the remaining red cardstock, trim out a small heart shape that will fit in the center of your handprint cutout.Red Cardstock Paper
- To finish off the Paper Plate Earth craft - glue the heart and handprint cutouts to the center of the decorated paper plate piece.
- Then let it dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!!!
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