Whoooo loves owls??? We sure do and this paper plate owl craft is so fun to make!

We make tons of paper plate crafts for kids because they’re super easy, cheap, and fun for the kids.

With fall beginning, we’re excited to share even more ideas to keep the kiddos occupied on the days they can’t go outside.

We’re giving you a free printable template too, so it’s easy to recreate with children of all ages. Gather some simple materials, sit at the dinner table, and make this adorable bird to give to Grandma or friends.

Be sure to watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this easy DIY, or simply read the directions below.

Owl Craft Idea

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Supplies

Paper Plate
Brown paint (or any other color your child wants)
Paintbrush
Scissors
Glue stick
Colored cardstock or construction paper
Owl template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

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Directions

Start by downloading the 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 project to life!

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First, encourage your child to paint the paper plate with 1-2 light coats of brown paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

Next, take the yellow part of the eyes and glue them towards the inner sides of both of the white parts of the eyes.

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Now, guide your child to glue the completed eye to the center of the owl’s eye outline.

hands gluing eyes to paper plate owl eye outlines

Place the finished eye area on the paper plate and glue them in place.

Grab the beak and glue it between the two eyes.

hands gluing beak to paper plate owl craft

Glue the wings to the sides of the paper plate, just below the eyes.

hands gluing wings to paper plate owl craft

Finally, help your child to glue the feet to the bottom of the paper plate, in between the wings.

hands gluing feet to paper plate owl craft

Be sure to check out our animal crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

Try out this fun torn paper owl craft!

Animal Unit Study For Kids

Want a fun way to incorporate learning and fun, all with an animal twist? Then why not create a mini animal unit study?

We’ve got our favorite ideas below to get you started. Find the activities that are perfect for your kids or students.

Kids’ Books About Animals

One of our favorite things to do whenever we start a new unit is to begin with books. Grab these popular books from your library or grab them from Amazon to add to your home collection!

Bear Can’t Wait– If your child loves the Bear series of books, they’ll want to read the newest one where Bear plans a special surprise for Hare!

A Walk Through the Woods– This beautiful and intricate children’s book will keep children engaged and wanting to turn the page!

Owl Babies– Kids will relate to the message of this cute little book. In it, owl babies are waiting and worrying, will Mommy return? There’s a great resolution and fun illustrations as well.

Engaging Owl Worksheets For Kids

Animal Crafts For Kids

Craft time is always a favorite in our house! Kids love getting to be creative and using their imaginations. And parents love that it keeps them busy and out of trouble!

Try adding in some more of these great animal ideas for kids:

Skunk Paper Bag Puppet – Fun for pretend play? You bet! This skunk puppet is not only easy and inexpensive to make, but it’s also bound to get plenty of giggles. Simply grab a brown paper lunch bag, some paper, and some glue. Kids can also add some googly eyes, pipe cleaners, or any other embellishments they want!

Easy Raccoon Craft – This easy raccoon project for kids is not only adorable, but it’s also fun to make! Paper, scissors, and glue are all you need to create this charming little forest friend.

Plus, it’s a great way to recycle any leftover construction paper you might have lying around. Best of all, this project can be easily adapted to fit any age group.

Owl Popsicle Stick Craft – This cool owl is perfect for the fall season or anytime you want to add a woodland touch to your child’s day. And the best part is, there’s a free template to go with it! Just grab some popsicle sticks, glue, and paint, and your little ones will be creating their own versions in no time.

Easy Owl Shape Craft

Paper Plate Fox Craft – This vibrant fox is perfect for kids who love to be creative. They can cut, paint, and glue to their heart’s content. And when they’re finished, they’ll have a cute little fox to show off to their friends.

Animal Activities For Kids

One of the best things about forests is all of the different animals you can find there! Kids will love spotting all the different creatures with these forest animal I spy printables.

They are great for helping kids develop important observation and critical thinking skills. There are six different printables to choose from, each featuring a bunch of adorable animals.

Who doesn’t love animals? They’re cute, cuddly, and make us laugh. But did you know that they can also help kids learn important skills? These animal do a dot printables are a great way to help kids with fine motor skills, counting, and letter recognition.

Plus, they’re just plain fun! So next time you’re looking for a way to entertain your little ones, print out these pages and let them have a blast!

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Kids of all ages love monkeys! They’re silly, playful, and so much fun to watch. These monkey worksheets are the perfect way for young children to practice letter recognition and handwriting. They’ll also help reinforce visual discrimination and problem-solving skills as they label the different parts of a monkey’s body!

Simple Owl Art For Kids

Try these animal alphabet puzzles for letter recognition and early literacy practice. Preschoolers will love matching the animal images to their corresponding letters, and it’s a great way to introduce new vocabulary words!

You can even turn it into a game by having them race against the clock or compete with friends to see who can complete the puzzles first!

Did you make this project with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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