Paper Plate Killer Whale Craft [Free Template]

We love learning about animals and Killer Whale’s are some of the coolest creatures on the planet!

Kids will have a blast learning about orcas and then making this paper plate killer whale craft.

This activity is a fun whale craft for kids and is very easy to create.

Download the free printable template and be sure to watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how to make this whale!

Orca Paper Plate Craft

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Supplies

• Paper plate
• Black paint
• Paintbrush
• Black and white cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Glue
• Tape
• Orca template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the Killer Whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of black paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

Place the Killer Whale body template on the black paper plate, trace, and cut it out.

Begin to create the whale by gluing the tail fluke to the left end and backside of the paper plate.

Next, glue the Orca belly to the bottom of the whale. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off the paper plate.

Take the eye and glue it near the far right side of the body.

Place the eye spot just to the left of the eye and glue it in place.

Finish the Killer Whale by gluing the flipper in the middle of the body, slightly above the white belly.

That’s it!

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Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.

The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!

Try out some more ocean crafts with these fun ideas:

• Jellyfish Craft – This one is so easy and has been shared over 50,000 times!
• Paper Plate Crab Craft – Kids who enjoy making paper plate crafts will love this cute little crab.
• Octopus Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Grab those brown lunch sacks and make this cute puppet craft!

This ocean sensory bin is great for when you want something done for you. If you prefer the DIY route, try out this frozen ocean sensory bin.

The ocean playdough kit is a great way for kids to get hands-on with their play. Plus, the pre-made dough is ready to go, so all you need to do is open the box and start playing.

It’s a fun way to explore the ocean world without getting wet, and it’s also a great way to develop fine motor skills. So whether your child is a beach bum or a landlubber, the ocean play dough kit is sure to be a hit!

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Paper Plate Killer Whale Craft

Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes minutes

Drying Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes minutes

Make this paper plate killer whale when learning about ocean animals!

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Author: Sam

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Materials

• Paper plate
• Black paint
• Paintbrush
• Black and white cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Glue
• Tape
• Orca template

Instructions

• Download the Killer Whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
• Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of black paint. Let dry completely before moving on.
• Place the Killer Whale body template on the black paper plate, trace, and cut it out.
• Begin to create the whale by gluing the tail fluke to the left end and backside of the paper plate.
• Next, glue the Orca belly to the bottom of the whale. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off the paper plate.
• Take the eye and glue it near the far right side of the body.
• Place the eye spot just to the left of the eye and glue it in place.
• Finish the Killer Whale by gluing the flipper in the middle of the body, slightly above the white belly.

Free Orca Template

Sam

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.