Are you looking for a simple and quick project for the kids to do for Earth Day?
Look no further! This Earth Day paper plate craft is perfect!
When your kids make this project, they get to paint, cut, and glue all in one.
It’s an easy Earth Day craft for kids that can be made at home or in the classroom. Tape it to the window or bulletin board to proudly display.
Watch our quick video tutorial or read our directions below to see how to make this craft. Also, be sure to download the free template to easily recreate it with your kids.
Paper Plate Earth
Supplies
- Paper plate
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Earth template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the Earth template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of blue paint and let it dry completely before moving on.
Once dry, place the heart template in the middle of the blue plate, trace, and cut out.
Position the green land pieces on the paper plate and glue them down. Use scissors to trim off any excess paper that hangs off the side of the paper plate.
That’s all there is to it! We told you this craft was easy to make!
We think that this craft would be a great decoration to hang up at home or in the classroom. If you’re making this craft with kids who can write, you can also have them write things they can do to help the planet on the land pieces.
More Earth Day Activities For Kids
Need some more ideas to entertain and educate the kids? No problem! We have more ideas listed below that’ll also be great.
Books are a great way to get even further in a theme! On top of that, reading to kids helps them develop a stronger vocabulary and helps them learn to focus. It’s a win win situation!
I Am Earth is a great book to introduce children to the planet. It has simple and easy-to-understand text and fun illustrations that will keep kids engaged!
Heal The Earth takes kids on a magical journey around the world to help solve the problems we’re facing on this planet. The message of love and compassion is great for every child.
My Friend Earth is a favorite of parents and children alike! It has an environmentally conscious message and amazing die-cut pages kids can’t get enough of.
Take the kids out to sew some beautiful greenery with these wildflower Earth seed bombs. Kids will want to do it over and over again!
This Earth Day sensory bin is a fun hands-on activity kids can play with during quiet or independent playtime.
Teachers, librarians, and daycare leaders can use these Earth Day bingo sheets to play with all the kids.
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Earth Day Paper Plate Craft
This easy Earth Day paper plate craft is a fun craft to do with the kids.
Materials
- Paper plate
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Earth template
Instructions
- Download the Earth template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of blue paint and let it dry completely before moving on.
- Once dry, place the heart template in the middle of the blue plate, trace, and cut out.
- Position the green land pieces on the paper plate and glue them down. Use scissors to trim off any excess paper that hangs off the side of the paper plate.
Geraldine Gramil
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
Great idea for Earth Day!
Sam T
Wednesday 7th of April 2021
Thanks!