Wintertime is the perfect time for crafting with the kids! Of course, we think any time is great for crafting, but the winter break is especially good.

Kids aren’t able to play outside as much and they’re home more for Christmas break that you’ll need some fun indoor activities to keep them occupied.

Today we’re sharing one of the simplest and cutest crafts to date, this paper plate penguin craft! It’s a fun and easy winter animal craft for kids!

Read on below or watch or detailed video tutorial to see exactly how to make this cute penguin craft with your kids or students.

Penguin Paper Plate Craft

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We love paper plate crafts for kids based on so many reasons, but one of our favorites is how easy peasy they are to make!

This paper plate penguin craft idea is super simple. There’s a bit of everything from painting, cutting and gluing so it’s great fun for young children.

Plus, you only need a few supplies that you likely already have in your craft closet. Your kids are going to love making this fun penguin craft!

Supplies

• Paper plate
• Black paint
• Colored cardstock
• Black marker
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Paintbrush
• Penguin template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this penguin to life!

First, guide your child to paint the paper plate black. You don’t need to paint the whole paper plate, just the outside and a small portion by the top. Let dry completely.

Draw the eyes on the white penguin piece toward the top of the paper plate.

Next, help your child to glue the white penguin piece to the middle of the black paper plate.

Glue the penguin’s orange beak at the end of the dip on the white center.

Position the penguin’s orange feet on each side of the penguin’s body and glue in place.

Finally, encourage your child to place each flipper, pointing outward, on either side of the paper plate and glue in place.

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

Cute Puffy Paint Penguin Craft

Winter Theme Ideas For Kids

Don’t let the fun stop here! We have many more fun activities and cute crafts for your little ones to enjoy. Keep reading to discover some of our best ideas!

Winter Books For Kids

These winter books for kids are a fun way to keep up with the winter theme! Grab them from your local library or buy them on Amazon to add to your home library!

The Biggest Snowman Ever – When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever.

The Snowy Day – This story shows a child’s wonder at a new world and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

Sneezy The Snowman– Sneezy is COLD! And he’s trying to warm up without success. But, the kids know exactly how to help him!

Kids’ Winter Crafts

For even more crafting fun, bundle up inside and try these craft activities:

Related: Walrus Worksheets

Snowman Snowglobe Craft – This snowman snowglobe craft for kids is sure to bring a smile to their faces! It’s simple to make and only requires paper, scissors, glue, and our free template.

Paper Plate Walrus Craft – Kids who love arctic animals will want to add this fun craft to their winter activity list! Break out the paint and crafting supplies and your kids will be ready to go. You could even add a popsicle stick to the bottom of the paper plate and turn this easy winter craft into a cute mask!

Sponge Painted Snowy Owl Craft – There’s just something about this adorable sponge painted snowy owl craft for kids that makes it irresistible. Maybe it’s the big, fluffy feathers, or the big, bright eyes. Whatever the reason, kids will want to make this craft again and again.

Eskimo Craft For Kids – Even though it’s cold outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with winter crafts! This lovely winter craft is perfect for kids who love to be creative. With just a few simple supplies, they can transform themselves into a bundled up Eskimo.

Winter Kids Activities

These polar bear do a dot printables for kids are not only fun, but educational as well! With their bright white fur and friendly faces, these bears are sure to capture your child’s attention. And what’s more, these free printables help with counting, fine motor skills, and letter recognition.

These free printable snowman coloring pages for kids are a great way to keep them entertained during the winter months. And what’s more, they have some great benefits too! Coloring is a great way to improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Try this Torn Paper Polar Bear Craft

It can also help to boost concentration and attention span.

Use these cute snowman worksheets when your kids need a no-prep learning activity! They’re fun and engaging and can help with handwriting, scissor skills, and letter recognition.

Looking for a fun and educational activity for little kids? Our narwhal worksheets are perfect! These printables are not only adorable, but they also help with letter recognition, handwriting, and fine motor skills. Just print them out and let your child explore the magical world of narwhals!

Moving Snowman Paper Plate Craft

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