Paper Plate Rooster Craft For Kids [Free Template]

What’s more fun than turning a boring white paper plate into something colorful and exciting?!

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Have them jump into the fun with this frog name craft this spring.

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Supplies

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

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Begin by painting a paper plate in a shade of brown or yellow. Let the paper plate dry completely before moving on.

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Place the rooster head template on the dry paper plate, trace with the pencil, and cut it out.

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Glue the eyes in the middle of the head, one on each side.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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