Paper Plate Eagle Craft for Kids
This paper plate eagle craft is a great patriotic craft for kids! A painted paper plate gets folded and cut into a full set of wings, then your little ones add a white head, a golden beak, and feather details. It's perfect for the 4th of July or a bird unit.
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Materials for This Paper Plate Eagle Craft
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How to Make a Paper Plate Eagle Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
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Step 2: Paint the Plate
Paint the outside of the plate brown and let it dry.
Step 3: Fold and Cut the Plate
Fold the plate in half and crease firmly, then cut it in two along that fold.
Step 4: Trace the Wings
Print and cut out the eagle patterns, then trace the wing shape onto each plate half.
Step 5: Cut Out the Wings
Cut out the two wings.
Step 6: Cut the Body Pieces
Trace and cut a body from brown cardstock, a head and tail feathers from white cardstock, and a beak plus two talons from golden yellow cardstock.
Step 7: Assemble the Body
Glue the head to the top of the body, the tail feathers to the bottom back, the beak to the head, and the talons to the bottom. Add the wiggle eyes to the face.
Step 8: Join the Wings
Glue the two wings together at their center points.
Step 9: Attach the Body to the Wings
Glue the assembled body on top of the joined wings.
Step 10: Add the Feather Details
Outline the wings with the black marker and draw a second layer of feather lines following that outline. Finish with two nostril marks on the beak.
All done!
Your paper plate eagle is ready to soar!
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