Looking for a simple way to entertain your little ones? This paper plate pig craft is the perfect way to get creative while learning about farm animals. Whether you’re planning a themed lesson or need an easy rainy-day project, this idea is sure to be a hit! With just a few basic supplies, most of which you probably already have at home, kids can practice fine motor skills while creating their cute little pigs.

If you’re looking for farm animal crafts for kids, this one is a great option. It’s budget-friendly, low-mess, and packed with hands-on fun.

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Pig Craft For Kids

Fun animal activities are a great way for kids to learn about pigs while also building fine motor skills. This adorable paper plate farm animal craft is an easy, budget-friendly project that’s perfect for little hands.

With minimal mess and simple supplies, this cute pig makes a great spring idea. Just grab some materials and let your child’s creativity take the lead!

Supplies

Paper plate
Pink paint
Colored cardstock
White card stock
Black sharpie
Glue stick
Scissors
Pig template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

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

First, guide your child to take the eyes and glue them towards the top of the paper plate.

hand gluing eyes to paper plate pig craft

Next, help your child to glue the nose in the middle of the paper plate, just below the eyes.

hand gluing nose to paper plate pig craft

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Take the ears and glue them to the top and back of the paper plate.

hand gluing ears to paper plate pig craft

Use a black marker to draw a mouth on just below the nose.

hand drawing mouth onto paper plate pig craft

Finally, encourage your child to glue the hooves to the back and bottom of the paper plate.

hand gluing feet to paper plate pig craft

Isn’t this such an easy animal crafts?! We love it!

A handmade pig craft made from a pink paper plate features large googly-style paper eyes, a pink oval snout with black nostrils, and a simple curved mouth. It has two pink paper ears and black paper legs cut into a ribbon shape, placed on a marble surface with small green pom-poms scattered around.

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Farm 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.

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Goat Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Kids love pretend play, and what could be more fun than acting out life on the farm with this puppet? This craft is simple to make and only requires a few supplies. Just grab a brown paper bag, some construction paper, scissors, and glue.

Then let your kids get creative, cutting and gluing to create their very own goat puppet.

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Handprint Chicken Craft – This chicken craft is not only farm-themed and super cute, but it’s also paint-free! It’s perfect for a farm animal unit or for any time you want to make a fun chicken craft with your kiddos.

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Cow Headband Craft – It’s time to mooo-ve on to this fun cow craft for kids! This simple project can be made from paper, making it a perfect activity for a rainy day or a farm-themed birthday party.

Scarecrow Cat Craft – This cute cat activity will inspire kids to create a scarecrow cat! Kids can dress their purr-fect pals in a cute scarecrow costume, and customize it by choosing from a rainbow of colors to make their kittens as unique as they are.

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Children will love practicing their fine motor skills and number recognition with these farm color-by-number printables. There are seven different pictures to choose from, each with a different picture. Combine animal crafts with paper plates and these color-by-number pages for even more learning fun!

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These farm animal printables are a great way to help kids learn while they’re having fun. With these activities, kids can practice their handwriting, letter recognition, sequencing, and more. They are also great for promoting problem-solving skills.

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Check out these free printable farm animal coloring pages for an easy way to enjoy coloring together. Children will get to use their imagination as they color their favorite farm animals and farmers in front of the barn with these sweet printables.

Grab these farm animal pattern block printables from Crystal and Comp to build horses, ducks, cows, and more adorable animals with your early learners. These printable templates will make it easy for kids to explore shapes, practice patterns, and develop critical thinking skills.

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

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