Paper Plate Animals

20 mins Ages 3-8 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 3 to 8.

Materials Needed

• Paper plates (1 per animal)
• Construction paper (assorted colours)
• Glue stick (1)
• Markers or crayons (1 set)
• Googly eyes (2 per animal)

Pro Tips

→ Let kids choose their animal
→ Pre-cut shapes for younger kids
→ Display finished animals

Safety First

Use child-safe scissors. Supervise glue use.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Choose an animal and a paper plate colour.

2

Step 2

Cut out ears, nose, and other features from construction paper.

3

Step 3

Glue features onto the plate and draw details with markers.

What they are learning

Fine motor skills Creativity Animal recognition