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Elephant Paper Plate Craft

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Active Time: 8 minutes
Drying Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Make this elephant paper plate craft when learning all about zoo animals or the letter E!
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Author: Sam T
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="0FMnLbp6" upload-date="2020-10-26T00:00:00.000Z" name="Elephant Paper Plate Craft For Kids" description="If you need a fun and easy zoo animal craft for kids to make, try out this elephant paper plate craft. Use the printable template and make with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children."]

Materials

  • Paper Plates
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Marker
  • Elephant template enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you

Instructions

  • 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.