Baboon Paper Plate Craft
You ever look at a baboon and think, “Wow… that is a lot of face”? Same. That bright red and blue nose? The wild fur? The permanent side-eye? Baboons were made for crafts. And this baboon paper plate craft is everything you want in a preschool activity: colorful, slightly chaotic, and packed with “look what I made!” pride.
It’s part art, part monkey business, and just the right amount of mess.
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Materials Needed for This Paper Plate Baboon Craft
How to Make a Baboon Paper Plate Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Paint the Plate
Start by painting the back of a paper plate grey. Let it dry completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 3: Cut Out the Pieces
Use the printable baboon template to cut out all your pieces: red nose, blue cheek patches, black eye mask.
Step 4: Add the Face Pieces
Glue the black mask to the top center of the paper plate. Then glue the red nose in the middle and add the blue cheek patches to each side.
Step 5: Add the Eyes
Stick on two large googly eyes right on top of the black mask shape.
Step 6: Draw the Details
Use a black marker to draw swirls on the nose and lines on the cheeks. Add a big smile to finish it off!
All done!
Your baboon is ready to hang up!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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