Do you have a bunch of paper plates and a bored toddler or preschooler?
Great! Here are a bunch of ways to keep that kid busy when you’re stuck inside.
Get creative with these fun paper plate craft ideas!
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Even if you don’t currently have paper plates, you should get some because they’re really versatile for kids crafts.
There are so many things you can make with them.
The only other things you need are something to color with like crayons, markers, or paint.
Maybe think about getting some of these extras:
- Googly eyes
- Yarn
- Pom poms
- Straws
- Pipe cleaners
- Feathers
- Construction paper
And of course, you’ll probably need glue or tape and some kid safe scissors.
Now to find some craft ideas!
45+ Paper Plate Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Cute Snail Paper Plate Craft
Get the free template in lots of different colors to make this cute snail.
Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon Craft
Design your own hot air balloon and color it any way you like. My 4 year old loves making different ones.
Paper Plate Flower Craft for Kids
Make these cute flowers for Spring or Summer or just to brighten up your house.
Easy Polar Bear Craft for Preschool
Fluffy polar bears make great crafts.
Super Cute Rainbow Dinosaur Paper Plate Craft
Here's a fun dinosaur idea.
Unicorn Paper Plate Craft
Have some yarn laying around? Try this unicorn craft.
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft
I love this jellyfish craft idea. So fun!
Toy Story Alien Paper Plate Craft
Does your toddler or preschooler watch Toy Story on repeat? Make the little alien guys!
Super Cute Emoji Paper Plate Craft
Maybe your kid is into the Emoji Movie. Here's a fun way to make emojis.
Paper Plate Dream Catcher Craft For Kids
This craft is a little more advanced but still a really neat idea.
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
I love rainbow crafts. This one seems really simple.
DIY Paper Plate Watermelon Fans Craft
You can make your own little hand fan and decorate it like a watermelon.
Paper Plate Porgs
Love Star Wars? Make a Porg! They're so cute.
Hand Tracing Chicken Paper Plate Craft
I love this craft because it lets your child trace their hand and use it as part of the chicken.
Paper Plate Tropical Fish
I love how there are so many options for these fish.
"You Are My Sunshine" Paper Plate Craft
You can sing the song while making this sun.
Easy Paper Plate School Bus Shapes Craft
learn about shapes with this easy school bus craft.
Minion Paper Plate Craft for Kids
If your child is obsessed with minions like mine, they'll love making this paper plate craft.
Paper Plate Pig Craft For Kids
Old MacDonald had a pig. E-I-E-I-O
Minnie & Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Craft
There are free printables with this one to make Mickey and Minnie.
Easy Paper Plate Butterfly Craft
Design your own butterfly and learn about symmetry.
'Moana' Kakamora Inspired Paper Plate Craft
My daughter LOVES Moana. Here's a fun way to make a Kakamora.
Paper Plate Mermaid Twirler
This is a neat take on a paper plate craft.
Tissue Paper and Paper Plate Turtle Craft
This turtle idea is beautiful.
Paper Plate Seashell Craft for Preschoolers
This looks like beach fun in the sun.
Paper Plate Goldfish Bowl Craft
The details of this one are fantastic.
Superhero Paper Plate Crafts for Kids
We are very into Marvel in our house. These will be great masks.
April the Giraffe Inspired Paper Plate Craft
This giraffe is adorable.
Ninja Turtle Paper Plate Kids Craft
Ninja Turtles have been my jam since 1990. Now my daughter gets to appreciate them too.
Paper Plate Star Twirler
Here's another twirly paper plate craft. What a great idea.
Queen Elsa Paper Plate Craft
What 4 year old isn't obsessed with Frozen? This one comes with a printable template for Elsa.
Angry Birds Paper Plate Kids Craft
Angry Birds 2 is on Netflix now so why not make some crafts while you watch it?
Make a Buster Moon Paper Plate Craft
Sing is one of my daughter's favorite movies. This is a really fun way to make Buster Moon.
Paper Plate Elephant Puppet Tutorial
This craft doubles as a puppet!
Make a Finding Dory Paper Plate Craft
P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney!
What are your favorite paper plate crafts for kids?
Let me know in the comments below what you plan to make with your toddler or preschooler!
My 4 year old loves to make the snails and hot air balloons.
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