16 Paper Plate Crafts for Preschoolers

Are you looking for paper plate crafts for preschoolers? Paper plates are great for crafting. They’re cheap, come in big packs, and are sturdier than paper.

Kids can make a whole stack of playthings and decorations in no time. To see just some of the possibilities that paper plates can hold, take a look at these 16 paper plate crafts for kids.

Here are some Paper Plate Crafts for Preschoolers:

#1. Paper Plate Dog Craft by Two Kids and a Coupon

A little paint, glue, scissors, and the printable template are all it takes tomake this cute little puppy. Or, for variety, skip the template and change up the colors to look like any favorite dog.

#2. Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft by Easy Crafts for Kids

This jellyfish is too cute not to make. Color the jellyfish body, then use construction paper in colors that match and look the best to finish up. 

#3. Paper Plate Ladybugs Craft by Crafts by Amanda

Paint, googly eyes, and black construction paper are all that is needed to make these adorable ladybugs. And they are so easy to make, you can have one in every color.

#4. Paper Plate Bear by The Printables Fairy

The free printable included means this is such an easy craft to make. And kids will love creating these cute little bears. 

#5. Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft by Mama of Minis

These dinosaurs are so amazingly cute and simple. Plus, they teach small kids shape recognition with the various parts that are cut out and assembled to make the dinos.

#6. Paper Plate Rainbow Craft by Mom Hacks 101

One of the few non-animal crafts on the list, making this cute rainbow paper plate craft is a perfect way to spend some crafting time. It adds so much color to a room, and kids will love it.

#7. Paper Plate Zebra Craft by Arty Crafty Kids

This paper plate zebra is a very good addition to the paper plate menagerie. It only takes paint and a marker, so it’s really easy to make.

#8. Rocket Paper Plate Craft by Simple Everyday Mom

Another non-animal craft, these rocket ships are so fun to play with. And the included template means kids can construct a whole fleet of rockets in all sorts of colors.

#9. Baby Shark Paper Plate Kids Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect

One of the top-viewed videos on Youtube, Baby Shark is pretty much ubiquitous at this point. That said, kids love it, and will love these baby shark paper plate crafts as well.

#10. Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon Craft for Preschoolers by Taming Little Monsters

This hot air balloon paper plate craft is such a cute idea. Kids can decorate their balloon any way they like, and a little bit of glue and coloring will yield a fantastic result.

#11. Jonah and the Whale Craft by Wonder in His World

The classic story of Jonah from the Bible comes to life with this craft. Also, it takes on a 3-D aspect for a really interesting visual aspect.

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#12. Paper Plate DIY Toy Story Aliens by Hunny I’m Home

While they weren’t main characters, most people remember the aliens from the Toy Story series.  But with the other characters getting all the love, it’s nice to see the aliens stepping to the forefront for this craft.

#13. Paper Plate Bee Craft by Messy Little Monster

This paper plate bee craft is several things. It’s incredibly cute and fun, it’s easy to make, and it’s a handprint craft, as well.

#14. Yellow Paper Plate Submarine Craft by Lil Tigers

There are loads of paper plate crafts that make the plate into an animal, and that is fine. But this one goes a whole different route by turning the plate into a porthole of a submarine, looking out at an undersea scene.

#15. DIY Paper Plate Watermelon Fans Craft by Honey + Lime

This watermelon paper plate craft is really easy to make. But even better, it’s a paper fan, so it’s useful as well.

#16. Paper Plate Mermaid Twirler by Red Ted Art

These Mermaid twirlers are so much fun. Kids will love watching them spin in the breeze, and the included template makes them a snap to put together.

Hopefully some of these crafts will help your family give paper plate craft making a try.