Paper Plate Lorax – Kids Craft Idea For Dr Seuss Week

With Dr. Seuss’ birthday right around the corner {this upcoming March 2nd} I’m coming at ya with our Paper Plate Lorax kid craft idea! My personal favorite element is the handprint BEARD!

As always – this kid friendly craft has simple supplies and is easy for children of ALL ages. Plus it takes less than an hour from start to finish. Perfect for those afternoons where you just NEED something to keep the kids entertained!

So what are you waiting for??! Although the Lorax is portrayed as grumpy in the book/movie – he’s really charming in this craft. So grab those craft supplies and make one up today!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share, if you decide to recreate our Lorax made out of a paper plate craft! You can always find us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! #gluedtomycrafts

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Lorax Craft Supplies:

• Paper Plate {one per Lorax craft}
• Orange Tissue Paper {or orange construction paper}
• School Glue
• Yellow Colored Cardstock Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Small Brown Pom Pom {one per Lorax craft}
• Black Sharpie Marker
• Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
• Cute Kid w/Hands

Directions:

• First cut/tear your orange tissue paper into small squares. {If you don’t have tissue paper, construction paper works well too}
• Next slather glue all over the paper plate.
• Place the tissue paper and paper plate in front of your child.  Ask them to cover the entire plate with the tissue paper.
• Once completely covered, set aside to let it dry.
• Now comes the fun – making the handprint cutouts. Have your child place their hands on the yellow cardstock.
• Trace their hands and cut out the handprints.
• With the left over cardstock, cut out two pieces for the eyebrows of the Lorax.
• With the white cardstock, cut out two circles for the eyes and add a dot in the center for the pupil.
• To finish the Paper Plate and Tissue Paper Lorax craft, glue all the pieces onto the tissue paper covered plate. The handprints will be the mustache of the Lorax, while the brown pom pom will be the nose and the smaller yellow cutouts the eyebrows. And you are done!
• Set it aside, to let it dry completely before you display proudly for ALL to see!
• Don’t forget to share pictures with us your paper Lorax friend on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Lorax - Kid Craft Idea For Dr Seuss Week

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Dr Seuss Paper Plate Lorax - although the character is portrayed as grumpy in the book & movie, he’s actually really charming in this craft. 

Supplies:

• Paper Plate {one per Lorax craft}
• Orange Tissue Paper {or orange construction paper}
• School Glue
• Yellow Colored Cardstock Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Small Brown Pom Pom {one per Lorax craft}
• Black Sharpie Marker
• Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
• Cute Kid w/Hands

Instructions:

• First cut/tear your orange tissue paper into small squares. {If you don’t have tissue paper, construction paper works well too}
• Next slather glue all over the paper plate.
• Place the tissue paper and paper plate in front of your child.  Ask them to cover the entire plate with the tissue paper.
• Once completely covered, set aside to let it dry.
• Now comes the fun – making the handprint cutouts. Have your child place their hands on the yellow cardstock.
• Trace their hands and cut out the handprints.
• With the left over cardstock, cut out two pieces for the eyebrows of the Lorax.
• With the white cardstock, cut out two circles for the eyes and add a dot in the center for the pupil.
• To finish the Paper Plate and Tissue Paper Lorax craft, glue all the pieces onto the tissue paper covered plate. The handprints will be the mustache of the Lorax, while the brown pom pom will be the nose and the smaller yellow cutouts the eyebrows. And you are done!
• Set it aside, to let it dry completely before you display proudly for ALL to see!
• Don't forget to share pictures with us your paper Lorax friend on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

Do you love our Paper Plate Lorax post? Well be sure to check out our Paint Splat Truffula Treescraft post as well! Just as fun as today’s Dr Seuss inspired craft post but with a fun paint marbling element that is sure to be a real winner after story time!!!