Description
An engaging and creative lion paper plate craft for children, perfect for developing fine motor skills and artistic expression.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Paper plates
- Yellow, orange, and brown paint or colored markers
- Scissors
- Glue or glue stick
- Googly eyes
- Brown construction paper (for mane)
- Optional: yarn or colored paper for extra mane texture
Instructions
- Prepare the Face: Flip one paper plate over and paint it yellow for the lion’s face. Let it dry.
- Create the Mane: Cut strips of brown construction paper or yarn (1 inch wide, 4-6 inches long) for the mane.
- Attach the Mane: Glue the mane strips around the outer edge of the dry plate, alternating colors.
- Add Facial Features: Glue googly eyes, then draw or paint a nose, mouth, and whiskers.
- Finishing Touches: Once dry, display your lion craft or create a jungle scene.
Notes
Customize with various textures and colors for a personal touch. Pair with a story about lions for added educational value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 craft
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg