Are you ready to make a lion paper plate craft? If you love simple and affordable crafts for kids, you are in the right place. We love paper plate crafts in our house, and this easy lion paper plate craft was a huge hit.
It pairs perfectly with a unit study about lions. Unit studies are my favorite way to teach my children; they are so adaptable and easy to make! Just choose a topic and pair a fun craft ( like this lion craft) with an educational video, a couple of fun educational books, and maybe even an appealing-themed snack. This lion craft is also perfect for making just because or if your preschooler is learning all about the letter L!
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Why Do We Love Paper Plate Crafts in Our House?
Paper plate crafts are a huge hit in our house for many reasons. They are affordable; we get ours at Dollar Tree, and they are so versatile. You can make pretty much anything out of a paper plate. Hands-on and open-ended crafts provide children with an excellent learning opportunity and foster imagination, creativity, and much more. Here are several perks that come with crafting for kids:
- Encourages creativity and imagination
- Builds fine motor skills
- Fosters independence and decision-making
- Reduces stress and boosts emotional well-being
- Sparks meaningful conversations
- Strengthens problem-solving skills
- Allows for self-expression
- Promotes adaptability and flexibility
- Encourages collaboration and teamwork
- Results in unique, one-of-a-kind creations
Easy Lion Paper Plate Craft
Now, let’s get to the fun part. Putting together this fun and easy lion paper plate craft!
Materials Needed to Make This Easy Lion Paper Plate Craft
Before you get started, be sure to grab all the materials you may need. This way, you will have them on hand without worrying about being short on anything. Here are the materials to make this easy lion paper plate craft.
- Paintbrush
- Orange paint
- Yellow paint
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Glue
- Googly eyes
Optional Materials
- Paper plates
- Popsicle sticks
- Pipe cleaners
- Markers
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
- Blank paper
- Cotton balls
- Puff balls
- Buttons
- Glitter
- Stickers
- Foam stickers
- Construction paper
- Sequins
- Googly eyes
- Paintbrushes
- Paint
- Yarn
- String
How to Put Together the Lion Paper Plate Craft
Are you ready to put together this simple lion paper plate craft?
First, paint the inside circle of the paper plate yellow. Next, paint the outer part of the paper plate orange for the lion’s mane. Allow the paper plate to dry.
Once the paper plate is dry, glue the googly eyes into the center. Then, with the black marker, draw a heart nose. Next, draw the lion’s mouth and whiskers.
Lastly, cut small slits into the outer part of the paper plate to make the orange part look more like a mane. Now, you have a cute lion craft that your kiddos will love showing off!
More Paper Plate Crafts to Make With Your Kids
Do you and your kids love to make crafts with paper plates? If you do, then you are in luck. We love paper plate crafts so much that we have many fun ones to choose from. Whether you want a cute moon paper plate craft or a spring bunny, there’s something to ignite your child’s creativity and imagination.
- Moon Paper Plate Craft
- Snake Paper Plate Craft
- Rainbow Craft for Kids
- Simple Thankful Turkey Craft Kids Love
- Spring Bunny Paper Plate Craft for Kids
- Simple Paper Plate Fish Craft
What to do Next
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