Looking for a cute fall animal project for the kids to make? This paper plate hedgehog craft is perfect!
It’s a bit of a spin on the traditional paper plate crafts for kids and the kids will love it.
Create your own version of this with our free printable template and make with preschool, kindergarten and elementary aged children.
We’re sharing step by step directions and an easy to follow video tutorial so you’ll be set to make this with your kids or students!
Easy Hedgehog Craft Idea
Supplies
- Paper plates
- Brown paint
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Colored paper (in tan/light brown, pink, white and black)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Hedgehog template (download form located at the end of this post)
Related: Handprint Hedgehog Craft
Directions
Download the hedgehog template, print and cut out the pieces.
Paint a paper plate in a thin coat of brown paint and let dry completely. Once the paper plate is dry, place the quill outline on the paper plate, trace and cut it out.
Place the paper plate quill on top of the hedgehog body, like in the picture. Glue in place.
Position the eye just above and to the right of the hedgehog’s smile and glue it down. Glue the pink cheek below the eye.
Glue the little black nose to the tip of the hedgehog face.
Now sit back and admire your cute little hedgehog!
Preschool Fall Unit
Want to turn this cute craft into a week long preschool fall unit study? We’ve got some ideas you’ll love that will help your child learn and have fun.
Monday
Start off the unit with some fun fall themed books from the library! They might enjoy one of the following books:
- There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!
- We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt
- Fletcher And The Falling Leaves
Tuesday
Dive into some easy fall sensory fun! Try out this glittery fall sensory bottle. It’s mesmerizing and also works well to help kids calm down and refocus.
Another simple idea is this DIY pumpkin scented sensory bin. Adding the pumpkin scent really brings fall full force into the activity and adds another sensory aspect!
Wednesday
Bring hands-on learning into fall with these fall pattern block mats. They’re a fun way to have kids work on fine motor skills, learn shapes, patterns and more!
These fall themed printables are another great idea. They help kids with recognizing shapes, colors, patterns, and counting.
Thursday
Make Thursday a day to make cute fall snacks in the kitchen! Check out these easy fall snacks the kids can help you make at home.
There are owls, ghosts, monsters, turkeys and more!
Friday
End the week with fun fall craft ideas! We’ve got loads of easy activities. Here are a few of our favorites:
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Fall Ideas For Kids
Paper Plate Hedgehog Craft
Make this simple and cute paper plate hedgehog craft for fall!
Materials
- Paper plates
- Brown paint
- Paint brush
- Pencil
- Colored paper (in tan/light brown, pink, white and black)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Hedgehog template (download form located at the end of this post)
Instructions
- Download the hedgehog template, print and cut out the pieces.
- Paint a paper plate in a thin coat of brown paint and let dry completely. Once the paper plate is dry, place the quill outline on the paper plate, trace and cut it out.
- Place the paper plate quill on top of the hedgehog body, like in the picture. Glue in place.
- Position the eye just above and to the right of the hedgehog’s smile and glue down. Glue the pink cheek below the eye.
- Glue the little black nose to the tip of the hedgehog face.