Looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your kids? This Elephant Paper Plate Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for home, school, or a rainy afternoon indoors! It uses simple supplies and is a great way for kids to get creative while working on fine motor skills.

I am loving this fun Elephant Paper Plate craft! You have to admit it is super adorable! The best part of this fun craft is it uses the basic of supplies and has easy step-by-step instructions. Plus, the kids love seeing their elephant come to life on the paper plate.

Elephants are always a hit with kids, and this paper plate version turns out super cute — complete with big floppy ears and a trunk. It’s a fun option whether you’re planning a zoo-themed week, a jungle animal unit, or just looking for something fun to fill the afternoon.

One note about the colors for your elephant. Sometimes I keep it really simple and leave the white paper plate as it is. Otherwise we can opt for colors! For a more realistic elephant, choose gray paint and paper. But for something a little more fun and kinda cute, I like a light blue elephant. But seriously, you can make your elephants any color you like!

Supplies Needed

• 1 paper plate

• Gray or light blue construction paper

• Gray or light blue paint

• Jumbo wiggle eyes

• Glue

• Scissors

• Popsicle stick (optional)

• Printable Elephant Template – Trunk and Ears

How to Make

1. Print the Template
   Print the elephant trunk and ear template on gray or light blue paper.

2. Cut Out the Pieces
   Carefully cut out the trunk and both ears.

3. Paint the Plate
   If you’re opting for paint, use paint to color the paper plate gray or light blue. Set aside and let it dry completely.

4. Assemble the Elephant
   Once the plate is dry, glue on the ears, trunk, and wiggle eyes. Bend the “tab” portion of the ears backwards and glue that piece to the paper plate so that the ears stick out from the plate.

5. Add a Handle (Optional)
   For a puppet-style version, glue or tape a popsicle stick to the back of the plate.

6. Let It Dry
   Allow everything to dry completely before playing or displaying your elephant.

Helpful Tip:

Younger kids might need help with cutting out the ears from the template, but they’ll love gluing and assembling the elephant all by themselves!

Why Kids Love This Craft

• Easy to follow steps

• Fun animal theme

• Hands-on and mess-friendly

• Great for solo play or group/classroom projects

So grab your supplies and get ready for a fun and creative crafting session with this adorable Elephant Paper Plate Craft!

More Paper Plate Crafts

For more fun paper plate crafts, try  these:

• Tissue Paper Plate Apple Craft
• Winnie the Pooh Paper Plate Craft
• Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft
• Tree Paper Plate Craft

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Elephant Paper Plate Craft

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Kids love papercrafts, there is no doubt. And, elephants are so much fun, don't you think? So, this fun Elephant Paper Plate Craft is guaranteed to be a hit! It is an easy craft to make with the simplest of supplies. Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions.

Materials

• 1 paper plate
• Gray or light blue paper
• Gray or light blue paint
• Jumbo wiggle eyes
• Pencil
• Glue
• Scissors
• Popsicle stick, if desired
• Printable Elephant Paper Plate templates

Instructions

1. To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Resize the pieces as follows:
   Ears = 6 inches in height
   Trunk = 8 inches in height
2. If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut pieces apart.
3. Paint the paper plate with paint and allow to dry completely.
4. Decorate the paper plate by attaching pieces with glue.
5. Glue or tape the paper plate to the popsicle stick, if desired.
6. Allow the craft to dry completely before playing or displaying.

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