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

Paint the paper plate in a thin coat of blue or gray paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

Place the elephant head template on the paper plate, trace with the pencil, and cut out.

Position the elephant's eyes near the middle of the paper plate. Next, glue the trunk just below and in between the eyes.

Use a black marker to draw on the elephant trunk lines, mouth, and eyebrows.

Glue the cheeks on either side of the face, just below the eyes.

Finish the elephant's ears by gluing the inner ear to the outer ear. Once the ears are finished glue them on either side of the elephant's head.