Turn a paper plate into a cute Elephant! Learn how to make this Elephant Paper Plate Craft with the kids – template included!
Are you doing a study or lesson on elephants? Maybe you are teaching about the jungle or safari, or doing a study on animals that live in Africa.
Or, you’re going to visiting a zoo soon to see the elephants!
Whatever elephant theme you are considering, I’ll be sharing a craft below to help supplement your lesson.
When studying elephants, you can discuss and show students where elephants live by pointing to the location on a map.
A great discussion would be to talk about the size and weight of elephants and compare the sizes of elephants to other animals.
You can also ask kids if they’ve ever seen an elephant in a zoo or on a visit to a safari!
Other items of discussion when learning about elephants includes: what do elephants eat, what do they use their trunks for, why do elephants flap their ears, and so much more.
Today, I’m sharing an Elephant Paper Plate Craft to complete with the kids as a fun way to get kids excited about elephants!
Enjoy more paper plate crafts:
- Crab Paper Plate Craft
- Apple Paper Plate Craft
- Yellow Chick Paper Plate Craft
- Blue Bird Paper Plate Craft
Elephant Paper Plate Craft
Supplies:
- 1 paper plate
- Gray or light blue paper
- Gray or light blue paint
- Jumbo wiggle eyes
- Pencil
- Glue
- Scissors
- Popsicle stick, if desired
- Printable Elephant Paper Plate templates *see below
Directions:
To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images below. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Resize the pieces as follows:
Ears = 6 inches in height
Trunk = 8 inches in height
If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut pieces apart.
Paint the paper plate with paint and allow to dry completely.
Decorate the paper plate by attaching pieces with glue.
Glue or tape the paper plate to the popsicle stick, if desired.
Allow the craft to dry completely before playing or displaying.
