Moving Penguin Paper Plate Craft [Free Template]

There’s nothing cozier than huddling indoors with a hot cup of cocoa and making some fun crafts with the kiddos.

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Encourage your little ones to go on an imaginative journey to Antarctica with our moving penguin paper plate craft.

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Supplies

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

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Begin by painting the paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of blue paint.

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Use an acrylic marker to draw a snowflake around the paper plate. Then glue the iceberg block on the bottom of it.

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Glue the belly to the middle of the penguin’s body.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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