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A 30–45 minutes craft for ages 6–10, using supplies you likely already have — Double-Sided Tape, Scissors, and White Glue.

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    Make Paper Plate Penguin Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Create the Snowy Background

    May need grown-up help
    Paint one paper plate with blue paint. Let it dry. This will be your sky. Add snow by painting small dots using white paint. A paintbrush tip or Q-tip works well!

    Step 2: Shape the Snow Mounds

    Take the second paper plate and cut it in half. For a fun twist, cut scallops along the edge to look like snowdrifts. It adds texture and makes the craft look extra special.

    Step 3: Prepare the Penguin Pieces

    Print out the template and cut out the pieces. Trace them onto the correct construction paper: Black paper: Penguin body and large flippers White paper: Penguin tummy and inside of flippers Orange paper: Penguin feet and beak Or, print the template directly onto colored paper to save time.

    Step 4: Assemble the Penguin

    Glue the penguin together. Start with the black pieces and glue the smaller white pieces on the top. Add the feet and beak, then draw on eyes or glue on googly eyes. You can customize your penguin with accessories like scarves or hats! Optional: To make a puppet, attach a popsicle stick to the back of the penguin with glue or double-sided tape.

    Step 5: Build the Igloo

    Cut a half-circle from the blue construction paper. Paint lines to create the illusion of ice blocks. Let it dry.

    Step 6: Combine the Plates

    Glue or staple the two paper plates together. If you made a puppet, make sure to leave an opening for the penguin to go through.

    Step 7: Add the Igloo

    Glue the igloo onto the blue paper plate behind the top of the snow.

    Step 8: Bring it all Together

    If you are not making a puppet, glue the penguin onto the paper plate. If you made a puppet, slide the penguin through the opening in the middle of the paper plates and enjoy your snowy stage.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Double-Sided Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Craft Sticks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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