Paper Plate Baby Yoda Craft For Kids [Free Template]
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Star Wars Day is a fun excuse to bring creativity to the classroom or your kitchen table! This paper plate Baby Yoda craft will be a hit with kids in 1st through 3rd grade. They’ll get to paint a simple paper plate and use our free template to create Baby Yoda, aka Grogu.
This Grogu craft combines artistic skills and hands-on learning to have fun improving fine motor skills and following directions. You can expect about 35 minutes of focused, screen-free time when children complete this fun May the 4th activity.
Looking for more ideas to round out your May the 4th celebration? Take a moment to look through our other Star Wars crafts for kids that pair well with this project.
Grogu DIY for Kids
Bring Grogu from The Mandalorian to life using a paper plate as the canvas! This activity is not only fun to make, but it also helps kids work on fine motor skills, cutting practice, and following directions.
There’s no better way to work on creativity and development skills than with this Yoda craft, so be sure to watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made this cute little guy. Once you’re done, download the free printable template too!
Supplies
- Paper Plate
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker
- Tape
- Baby Yoda template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Download the Baby Yoda template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of green paint. If you want to make Yoda’s ears from a paper plate, paint a 2nd paint green as well. If you want to use colored cardstock instead, skip to the next step. Let dry completely before moving on.
Place the head template in the middle of the paper plate, trace it, and cut it out.
Glue the eyes in the middle of the head, then glue the nose just below the eyes.
Use the black marker to draw on Baby Yoda’s wrinkles and smile.
Place the inner ears on the bottom of the outer ears and glue them in place. Trim off any excess.
Position the completed ears on either side of the head, flip over, and tape them into place.
That’s it! So simple, right? Check out our other May the 4th ideas, to keep the fun going.
Star Wars Kids’ Books
This Is The Way- For years and years, kids have loved reading Little Golden Books. Now The Mandalorian has its very own one! Kids will love reading all about Baby Yoda’s adventures!
World of Reading Star Wars- Encourage those Star Wars loving kids to read with these beginner reading books!
5 Minute Star Wars Stories- This Star Wars themed book is great for bedtime! Snuggle up together and read one or two before the evening ends.
May the 4th Kids’ Projects
Watercolor Droid Craft– Kids can create 3 different droids by outlining their designs in black glue, then painting with watercolors for a really cool Star Wars art project. This activity builds fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and keeps young fans engaged while exploring color and simple art techniques in a fun way.
Toilet Paper Roll Baby Yoda Craft– Save those old cardboard tubes and turn them into Grogu with our free template. It’s easy for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students to follow along and make this hands-on activity. Once they’re done working on building fine motor skills with a recycled toilet paper roll, it doubles as a fun toy they can play with!
R2D2 Craft For Kids– Create a droid that kids can personalize with their favorite colors and designs. This fun Star Wars activity keeps children engaged while using creativity and fine motor skills. Our free printable template makes it simple to set up, so parents and teachers can do this project with ease at anytime.
Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet – Celebrate May the 4th by having kids create a Chewbacca puppet from a brown paper bag and our free template. This simple activity keeps children engaged and building creativity and fine motor skills. Kids will enjoy bringing their favorite Wookiee to life to use for imaginative play and storytelling!
Star Wars Day Printables for Kids
Help your little fans build confidence with scissors by cutting through these Star Wars cutting practice worksheets. The pages feature straight, curved, and simple shapes to practice using scissors and improve early fine motor development for kids for ages 3–5.
They’ll strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and enjoy practicing essential skills alongside familiar droids and characters. Just print and go for an easy, no-prep activity at home or in the classroom.
Keep kids entertained and building important skills with this Star Wars I Spy game. This activity encourages children to search for different themed objects to help strengthen visual discrimination, memory, and attention to detail.
Spotting the differences between shapes and images supports early reading and math development, plus kids will feel proud as they find each item! Learning becomes a fun and rewarding challenge at home or in the classroom with this fun game.
If your little Jedi loves to color, these Star Wars printable coloring pages will be a fun activity to enjoy. The pages feature favorites like BB-8, R2-D2, and Grogu, so they’re great to use for Star Wars Day, parties, or quiet afternoons.
Coloring helps children strengthen fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and practice control with crayons or pencils. Kids can also explore creativity by mixing colors, experimenting with shades, and bringing their favorite characters to life.
Make learning exciting with this Star Wars printable preschool pack filled with 35 engaging pages. They’re designed to help ages 3–5 practice letter recognition, counting, tracing, matching, and problem solving. The simple activities keep kids focused while building fine motor skills and early learning confidence. This free pack with familiar characters works well for homeschool, classroom centers, or quiet time at home.
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Free Baby Yoda Template
Paper Plate Baby Yoda Craft
Video
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker
- Tape
- Baby Yoda template
Instructions
- Download the Baby Yoda template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of green paint. If you want to make Yoda’s ears from a paper plate, paint a 2nd paint green as well. If you want to use colored cardstock instead, skip to the next step. Let dry completely before moving on.
- Place the head template in the middle of the paper plate, trace, and cut it out.
- Glue the eyes in the middle of the head, then glue the nose just below the eyes.
- Use the black marker to draw on Baby Yoda’s wrinkles and smile.
- Place the inner ears on the bottom of the outer ears and glue them in place. Trim off any excess.
- Position the completed ears on either side of the head, flip over, and tape them into place.
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