Paper Plate Horse Craft

horse paper plate craft

Make this cute and simple paper plate horse craft with the kids! It's perfect for farm animal themed units.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Drying Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Paper plates
  • Brown paint
  • White card stock
  • Colored card stock (in cream, light brown or black)
  • Glue stick
  • Brown marker
  • Horse template (download form located at the end of this post)

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Paintbrush

Instructions

  1. Download the free horse template, print and cut out the pieces.
  2. Paint two paper plates with a thin coat of brown paint. Let dry completely.
  3. Glue the two eyes towards the top of the paper plate.
  4. Use the brown marker to draw on the horse's nostrils and mouth on the cream muzzle.
  5. Place the muzzle in the center of the paper plate, just below the eyes and glue in place.
  6. Tape the horse's mane to the top of the paper plate, on top of the eyes.
  7. Cut out the horse's ears from the second paper plate, then tape them to the back of the paper plate, near the mane.

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