First things first - grab the large paper plate, a foam paint brush and the black craft paint.

Squirt a small amount of black craft paint on the rim of the paper plate.

Have children use the foam paint brush to paint the rim completely black.

When done painting, set it aside to allow it to dry completely.

Now grab the smaller paper plate.

Using the same paint brush and black craft paint, paint the smaller paper plate completely black.

When done, set it aside with the other paper plate from the first set.

Next go ahead and grab the printable you just printed, along with some crayons and scissors.

Color in the feet and nose of the printable completely orange.

Color in the two oval {arm shapes} completely black.

Leave the two eye shapes blank.

Now grab your scissors.

Trim out each piece from the printable.

Discard the excess paper.

To finish off the Paper Plate Penguin kid craft idea - staple the small painted paper plate to the larger painted paper plate to create it's body.

Then glue/staple the remaining cardstock pieces in place. The arms go on the sides and the feet towards the bottom.

Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe some glitter or small bows to make it a girl!}

Then display proudly for ALL to see!