Paper Plate Killer Whale Craft Story

Paper Plate Killer Whale Craft

We love learning about animals, and Killer Whales are some of the coolest creatures on the planet!

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

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Supplies

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

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

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

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

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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