Tiger Paper Plate Craft
Get ready to ROAR into craft time! This easy tiger paper plate craft is the perfect mix of hands-on fun, early learning, and wild creativity for preschoolers. Whether you’re a parent looking for a fun afternoon project or a teacher adding excitement to a jungle or zoo theme, this craft will have kids smiling from start to finish.
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How to Make a Tiger Paper Plate Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Paint the Plate
Paint the paper plate orange and let it dry completely.
Step 3: Cut Out the Pieces
Using the template, cut out two orange ear shapes, two smaller white inner ears, two yellow eyes, two black slits for pupils, one white snout, and one black nose.
Step 4: Add the Ears
Glue the white inner ears on top of the orange ear pieces.
Glue the ears to the top back of the plate.
Step 5: Add the Snout
Attach the white snout to the bottom center of the plate.
Step 6: Add the Nose and Eyes
Glue the black nose above the snout.
Add the yellow eyes above the nose, spaced evenly apart.
Step 7: Add the Pupils
Glue the black slits vertically in the center of each yellow eye to make pupils.
Step 8: Draw the Stripes
Use a black marker to draw tiger stripes around the face and on the ears.
Step 9: Draw the Mouth
Add a mouth and dots on the snout using the marker to finish your tiger face.
All done!
Your tiger is ready to roar!
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