Monkey Paper Plate Craft

Learn how to make this simple Monkey Paper Plate Craft. This craft includes the free printable template!

Paper plate crafts are so much fun to make!

Did you know that you can make a variety of cute crafts using paper plates?

Today I’ll be sharing a Monkey Paper Plate Craft with you. If you are doing a unit on animals in the jungle or a study on monkeys, this paper plate craft is a great supplemental activity to work on.

Monkey Paper Plate Craft

Supplies:

• 1 paper plate
• Brown paper
• Pencil
• Glue
• Scissors
• Popsicle stick, if desired
• Printable Monkey Paper Plate templates

Directions:

To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Resize the pieces as follows:

Face and ears = 11 inches in width

White eyes = 4 inches in width

Black eyes and nostrils = 3 inches in width

If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut pieces apart.

Trace the paper plate on a piece of brown paper. Cut the circle from the paper.

Cut slits around the edge of the edge.

Glue the paper to the paper plate with the edges overlapping as needed to fit the curve of the paper plate. Allow the plate 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.