Kangaroo Paper Plate Craft
Need something to keep your preschooler busy for longer than a snack takes to disappear? Say hello to this ridiculously cute kangaroo paper plate craft. It’s easy, fun (and not too messy), and just the right amount of goofy to get your kid giggling.
This is one of those crafts that feels like play but secretly builds all those fine motor skills you keep hearing about. They’ll be cutting, gluing, painting, and proudly announcing, “LOOK AT MY KANGAROO!” by the end.
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Materials Needed for This Paper Plate Kangaroo Craft
Let's Make a Kangaroo Paper Plate Craft!
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Paint the Plate
Paint the plate orange and let it dry. Or at least mostly dry. We’re not trying to win awards here.
Step 3: Cut the Head
Cut the painted plate into a big kangaroo head shape.
Step 4: Cut the Ears
Use the scraps to make two long, pointy ears.
Step 5: Cut the Face Pieces
Cut pink inner ears, a nose, and two white circles for eyes.
Step 6: Add the Inner Ears
Glue the pink inner ears onto the orange ears.
Step 7: Attach the Ears
Glue the ears to the top of the head.
Step 8: Add the Nose
Glue on the black nose.
Step 9: Add the Eyes
Add the two white eyes.
Step 10: Draw the Eye Details
Draw pupils and eyelashes with the black marker, plus any freckles or other details your kid wants.
Step 11: Draw a Smile
Draw on a big kangaroo smile with your marker. Bonus points if it’s crooked.
All done!
Your kangaroo is ready to hop onto the wall!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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