Paper Plate Zebra – Kids Craft Idea
I personally love a good animal craft for kids and today’s paper plate zebra craft idea is EXTRA special because it’s so simple from start to finish! All you need is a basic paper plate, cardstock paper, yarn and a black Sharpie marker to make the jungle animal, mammal, or letter Z theme come to life in your home or classroom today!
What’s even better? Our adorable zebra craft tutorial includes a FREE zebra head printable for you and your child to use as well, making it even easier to jump right in. Speaking of which… are you ready?! Just keep scrolling to learn more!
BTW – as always, happy crafting my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your zebra paper plate animals on our Facebook page wall afterwards, so we can admire it from afar! I can’t wait to see what you make!
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Zebra Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one makes TWO zebra crafts at once
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- Black Sharpie Marker
- White Cardstock Paper
- Our Free ZEBRA Head Printable {grab it on box.com for free}
- Black Craft Yarn
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
Directions:
- First grab your large paper plate and scissors,
- Cut the paper plate in half, straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
- Now carefully cut out the center portion on each paper plate half. You just want the rim left for each zebra craft.
- Next grab the black marker and color the paper plate piece with black stripes.
- When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other zebra head and make his tail from yarn.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Zebra kid craft – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail.
- Then display proudly!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us when you are done crafting! #gluedtomycrafts
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Paper Plate Zebra
Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate - one makes TWO zebra crafts at once
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- Black Sharpie Marker
- White Cardstock Paper
- Our Free ZEBRA Head Printable {grab it on box.com for free}
- Black Craft Yarn
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
Instructions:
- First grab your large paper plate and scissors,
- Cut the paper plate in half, straight up the center to make TWO equal pieces.
- Now carefully cut out the center portion on each paper plate half. You just want the rim left for each zebra craft.
- Next grab the black marker and color the paper plate piece with black stripes.
- When you are done with the coloring step, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other zebra head and make his tail from yarn.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Zebra kid craft – simply staple the finished head piece in place on the paper plate, as well as the tail.
- Then display proudly!

Kid Friendly Zebra Jokes To Tell Afterwards:
What do you call a Zebra who joined a fraternity?
A Ze-bro
A leopard tried to sneak out of his enclosure by pretending to be a zebra.
But he was spotted.
What is the difference between a zebra and a horse?
A zebra has its striped footie pajamas on.
Safari Themed Tutorials To Pair Along:
- Paper Plate Elephant
- Popsicle Stick Hippo
- Paper Plate Tiger
- Paper Handprint Giraffe
- Popsicle Stick Giraffe
- Paper Plate Giraffe
- Paper Bag Zebra Puppet
Patti L Zimmermaker says
HOW CUTE IS THIS? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPING IT SIMPLE BECAUSE THIS GRANDMA LOVES TO DO CRAFTS WITH THE KIDS