Looking for a fun fall craft for kids? Learn how to make a paper plate squirrel nestled in a pumpkin. A creative and bonding activity for the whole family!

Create a Whimsical Paper Plate Squirrel in Pumpkin Craft for Kids
Crafting with kids is more than just a fun activity! It helps develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and ability to follow instructions.
Today, we’ll guide you through a delightful project that’s perfect for the fall season—a whimsical paper plate squirrel nestled inside a pumpkin. This fun craft idea is sure to entertain your little ones and create a memorable bonding experience.
Craft Supplies:
- Small Paper Plate
- Orange Craft Paint
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Small Squirrel Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons
- Googly Eyes
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Pipe Cleaner
Directions:
- First things first – have children paint their paper plate completely ORANGE.
- Add some brown paint for dimension.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry a bit.
- Now grab your your squirrel printout, along with crayons and scissors.
- Color in ONE of the squirrel designs and trim it out.
- Add a wiggle eye so he can see.
- Next, out of the brown cardstock, trim out a rectangular stem for the pumpkin.
- Set all the cardstock pieces you just cut out, aside.
- Next up – grab your painted paper plate and scissors. We are going to cut it in half but not directly in the center. You will want to cut so you create a small pumpkin “lid” for your squirrel friend to pop through. Use our picture for an example.
- Now grab the stapler. Stapler the paper plate pieces back together but in a slight angle so it looks like the pumpkin is opening up.
- Grab the squirrel cutout. Staple it inside the broken paper plate pumpkin.
- Finally – take the green pipe cleaner and curl it to look greenery for the pumpkin. Along with the brown cardstock stem, staple those two pieces to the paper plate.
- Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying your paper plate pumpkin with squirrel craft proudly!
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Whether you’re looking to enhance your child’s fine motor skills, introduce them to new concepts, or simply have a great time together this fall season, this squirrel and pumpkin craft has it all. On that note, get your crafting materials ready and enjoy some quality time with your kids. Happy crafting!

Paper Plate Squirrel In Pumpkin Craft Idea For Kids
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