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Pop Up Paper Plate Rainbow Craft

Make a colorful rainbow that pops up from a paper plate. This craft is great for St. Patrick's Day or learning about weather.

10-20 minutes Ages 3-7

Child-safe Scissors

White Glue

Cotton Balls

Crayons

Paint Brushes

Blue Acrylic Paint

White Plaper Plates

About This Project

Make a colorful rainbow that pops up from a paper plate. This craft is great for St. Patrick's Day or learning about weather.

Fold the paper plate in half. Ask an adult to help you cut a semi-circle out of the middle of the paper plate to make an arch.