Waddle into the holiday season with this cheerful paper plate penguin wearing a festive red hat!
This delightful winter craft combines simple assembly with fun details, perfect for creating a cold-weather friend to display all season long.
Paper Plate Penguin Materials
Gather these supplies to create your charming penguin pal:
Essential Supplies:
- Paper plate
- Black paint
- White construction paper
- Red construction paper
- Orange construction paper
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Printer
- Free penguin printable template
How to Make a Paper Plate Penguin with Kids
This craft is perfect for children ages 4 and up with adult supervision for painting and cutting.
Step 1: Paint the Penguin Head
- Paint an arc with black paint across the top half of the paper plate to create the penguin's head
- Let the paint dry completely before continuing
Step 2: Attach the Hat
- Cut out the red hat template from red construction paper
Step 3: Add Hat Decorations
- Cut small circles from white construction paper
- Glue the white circles all over the red hat to create a festive polka dot pattern
- Then glue the hat to the paper plate
Step 4: Attach the Eyes
- Cut out the eye, cheek and beak pieces from the template onto construction paper
- Use a black marker to outline your eyes and cheeks
- Use the black marker to add two large pupils with eye highlights to your eyes
Step 5: Add the Face to the Plate
- Glue the eyes, cheeks and beak to the paper plate to complete your gorgeous winter penguin
Final Thoughts on This Paper Plate Penguin Tutorial
Create an adorable penguin friend that captures the joy of winter crafting.
The festive polka dot hat makes this penguin extra special and perfect for holiday decorating or as a charming addition to a winter-themed craft display.
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