Narwhal Paper Plate Craft
If your kids are fascinated by ocean animals, this narwhal paper plate craft is going to be a splash hit. Narwhals are often called the “unicorns of the sea,” and with a little paint, googly eyes, and a paper plate, your little one can bring one of these magical creatures to life. It’s the kind of project that works perfectly for summer learning, ocean-themed unit studies, or just a rainy-day crafting session at home.
Materials for a Narwhal Paper Plate Craft
Before we dive in, grab these supplies:
- Paper plates
- Acrylic paint in aqua, purple, light pink, and gray
- Googly eyes
- Colored paper
- Paintbrush
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue gun or school glue
How to Make a Narwhal Paper Plate Craft
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Narwhal Paper Plate Craft
Make a cute narwhal paper plate craft with kids using paint, googly eyes, and paper. This fun ocean animal craft is perfect for summer learning, storytime, or just a playful afternoon at home.
Materials
- Paper plates
- Acrylic paint in aqua, purple, light pink, and gray
- Googly eyes
- Colored paper
- Black marker
- Glue gun or school glue
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
Instructions
- Gather your supplies, including paper plates, paint, scissors, glue, googly eyes, and paper for the extra details.
- Paint the paper plate with aqua or purple paint to create the body of your narwhal. Allow it to dry completely.
- On a second paper plate, paint another base in a different color if you want to make more than one narwhal.
- Lightly sketch the shape of a narwhal onto the painted plate, including the rounded body and tail.
- Cut out the narwhal shape carefully with scissors, making sure to keep the tail connected.
- Cut and paint flippers and fins from leftover painted plate pieces, then glue them to the sides of the narwhal’s body.
- Glue the fin to the end of the narwhal's tail.
- Trace and cut a large oval from scrap paper, then use it as a template to sketch where the belly will be on the narwhal.
- Take the paint you used to make the narwhal body and add white to create a lighter color. Use this to paint the belly of the narwhal.
- Use a paint dauber with pink paint to add cheeks to your narwhal.
- Glue on a pair of googly eyes above the cheeks.
- Glue the flippers on to the narwhal.
Cut a long triangle shape from gray paper to form the narwhal’s horn. 
- Glue the horn onto the top center of the narwhal’s head.
- Add diagonal lines with black marker for detail.
- Draw a simple smile with a black marker underneath the eyes.
- Repeat the steps with another painted plate if you want to make a pair of narwhals.
- Once the glue dries, your narwhal paper plate craft is ready to display or play with.
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Why Kids Will Love This Narwhal Craft
This narwhal paper plate craft is more than just a cute project, it’s a great way to mix play with learning:
- Ocean connections: Tie it into a lesson on marine animals, adding fun narwhal facts.
- Creative fun: Each narwhal can be a different color combo—purple, aqua, or even rainbow.
- Imaginative play: Kids can use their finished narwhals as props in ocean storytime or pretend play.
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