Horses are one of kids’ favorite animals! If your child loves horses, they’re going to want to make this paper plate horse craft! It’s super simple to make, and it combines painting and crafting. We’ve even included a free printable template to make it easier!
And be sure to look at our other fun farm animal crafts for kids!

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Horse Craft For Kids
This craft is suitable for doing at home or in the classroom with preschoolers, kindergarten and elementary children. Check out our step by step directions or watch our quick video tutorial to learn how to make this cute horse craft.
Supplies
- Paper plates
- Brown paint
- Paintbrush
- White cardstock
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Horse template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading the shark template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this horse to life!

First, guide your child to paint your paper plate in a thin coat of brown paint and let it dry completely.

Glue the eyes towards the top of the paper plate.

Next, help your child to use the brown marker to draw on the nostrils and mouth on the cream muzzle.

Place the muzzle just beneath the eyes, in the middle of the paper plate and glue it down.

Position the horse’s mane at the top of the paper plate and glue or tape it down. We’ve found tape works the best on painted paper plates.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the horse’s ears to the back of the paper plate.

We’re sure your kids will have fun making this simple craft. Check out our paper plate crafts we have that they will love creating too!

Easy Pom Pom Sheep Craft
Farm Animal Books For Kids
Mr.s Wishy-Washy’s Farm is a classic farm animal books for kids. In this story, the animals revolt against Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s baths and leave the farm. You have to read the story to find out what crazy shenanigans the animals run into after they leave the farm!
Little Blue Truck is one of the most popular books in our house. The cool illustrations and rhyming words really make this story fun to read. And with a whole series after this one, kids love getting to know the characters more and more!
The Cow Said Neigh! is a fun and silly book about farm animals who wish they were another farm animal. Kids will enjoy the rhyming and learn that each of us (animals included) has strengths we should embrace.

Farm Animals Craft Ideas
This adorable horse face goes along great when learning about farm animals. Make a week-long study of farm animals with our easy activities! It’s a creative idea if you’re homeschooling preschool or entertaining young kids during summer break. Here are a few resources to get your planning started:
Pig Headband Craft – This activity is great for kids to make at home, but it’s also a cute option for farm-themed unit studies or storytime. Kids will love creating these paper headbands so much that they’ll always want to wear them.
Related: Farm Animal Coloring Pages
Cow Handprint Craft – Need an adorable DIY handprint keepsake to remember your trip to the farm? Don’t miss this precious cow idea. It’s easy to make and lots of fun!

Horse Puppet Craft – This equine DIY features big eyes, a cute nose, and a dark mane. Plus, it’s low-prep and virtually mess-free, so kids and parents can say yes to making these friendly puppets together.
Chicken Toilet Paper Roll Craft – Your students will fall in love with chickens as they complete this recycled paper tube idea. It’s an easy idea to add to any farmyard unit study at home or in the classroom.
Preschool Farm Printables
If you’re searching for easy printable activities and worksheets you can add to any lesson plan or use to keep little hands busy on rainy days, you’ll love our farm color by number worksheets.
Try this Donkey Headband Craft
Preschoolers and kindergartners will enjoy revealing the hidden pigs and tractors on each coloring page as they build number recognition and fine motor skills.

For more fun, try our farm animal printables for preschool. This bundle features letter writing practice, life cycle activities, and so much more! You can add these worksheets to your morning work basket for easy learning fun!

Fall in love with chickens and practice scissor skills with chick cutting practice worksheets. They’re great for learning days this spring. Little learners will develop finger strength and hand-eye coordination as they cut and paste the adorable baby chicks.

Finally, enjoy sensory play and hands-on learning excitement with farm animal playdough mats. Add them to your classroom or daycare learning center to occupy young learners as you explore barnyard creatures together.
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More Farm Ideas For Kids

Paper Plate Horse Craft
Materials
- Paper plates
- Brown paint
- Paintbrush
- White cardstock
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Horse template
Instructions
- Download the free horse template, print and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by painting your paper plate in a thin coat of brown paint and let it dry completely.
- Glue the eyes towards the top of the paper plate.
- Next, use the brown marker to draw on the nostrils and mouth on the cream muzzle.
- Place the muzzle just beneath the eyes, in the middle of the paper plate and glue it down.
- Position the horse’s mane at the top of the paper plate and glue or tape it down. We’ve found tape works the best on painted paper plates.
- Finish off by gluing the horse’s ears to the back of the paper plate.
Free Horse Template


Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Wendy
Thursday 30th of January 2025
We are doing a farm theme for Read Across America. This will be the perfect addition.
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Friday 31st of January 2025
That’s perfect! Wishing you and your kiddos a fantastic time with your farm-themed fun!
Muna Ram
Tuesday 8th of October 2024
Very fabulous And very hard work
Sam
Tuesday 8th of October 2024
Thank you! Really appreciate that!
Ocean
Wednesday 17th of July 2024
I submitted my email and it did not redirect me to the download page.
Sam
Monday 22nd of July 2024
Since it was your first time signing up, it sent you an email with the confirmation link ◡̈
Ocean
Wednesday 17th of July 2024
Thank you so much, this is brilliant and so easy! Will be doing this for campers I am working with next week! How adorable!
Sam
Monday 22nd of July 2024
You're very welcome! And thank you!
Maurane
Tuesday 16th of July 2024
Can you please send the template? :)
Sam
Tuesday 16th of July 2024
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈