Earth Day is always a great opportunity to get crafty with the kids and teach them the importance of protecting the environment, keeping the earth beautiful and clean, and doing our part.
I find learning about pollution quite fascinating and have been chatting to my own daughter about keeping our garden clean and green and being careful to recycle and put the rubbish in the right bins.
Today we have a fantastic paper plate earth craft that is perfect for timing for Earth Day and perfect for learning about the world. Enjoy.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Easy for Little Hands: Simple steps make it perfect for preschoolers and early learners to enjoy with little help.
- Teaches About Our Planet: A fun way to talk about Earth, nature, and why we should take care of our world.
- Great for Earth Day: This craft fits perfectly with Earth Day activities or any eco-friendly lessons.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Paper Plates
- Green and Blue Paint
- Paint Brush
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Black Marker
- Template
🖌️ How to Make This Earth Day Craft
- Step 1: Download and print out the Earth template.
- Step 2: Cut the template out. (Refer to the photos)
- Step 3: Trace the template onto the bottom (round side) of a paper plate with a pencil.
- Step 4: Use a black marker to trace over the pencil.
- Step 5: Thin down green and blue paint (or use watercolors).
- Step 6: Paint the Earth green and blue. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Step 7: Your Earth Day craft is complete.
Maybe use this craft as an opportunity to talk to the kids about protecting the planet, recycling and doing our part to reduce waste.
This would be a fun classroom craft. Attach some clear fishing line and hang around the room!
You could even repeat the steps above on the other side of the plate.
💡 Pro Tip: Use this craft to spark conversations about recycling, protecting nature, and the significance of Earth Day. It’s a fun way to blend creativity with learning.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use a Template: Download and print the Earth template to trace onto the paper plate, ensuring an accurate and consistent Earth shape.
- Thin the Paint: Dilute green and blue paints slightly to create a watercolor effect, making it easier for kids to apply and blend colors.
- Trace with Marker: After penciling the Earth outline, go over it with a black marker to define boundaries and guide painting.
- Paint Carefully: Apply green and blue paints within the outlined areas, teaching kids about land and water distribution on Earth.
- Dry Completely: Allow the painted plate to dry thoroughly before handling to prevent smudging and ensure a neat finish.
- Display Creatively: Attach clear fishing line to hang the finished Earth craft, creating a floating effect suitable for classroom displays.
💭 FAQs
You'll need paper plates, green and blue paint, a paintbrush, cardstock, scissors, a pencil, a black marker, and the provided Earth template.
Yes, it's perfect for preschoolers and early learners. The simple steps make it easy for little hands to create while learning about our planet.
The entire project takes approximately 20 minutes, making it a quick and enjoyable activity. It's ideal for short crafting sessions with children.
Absolutely! It makes a charming addition to your home decor or a delightful gift for friends and family.
Download Printable
Print out free Earth Craft Template here!
Paper Plate Earth Craft Kids Will Love
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Paper Plates
- Green and Blue Paint
- Paint Brush
- Cardstock
- Pencil
- Black Marker
- Template
Instructions
- Download and print out the Earth template. Cut the template out. (Refer to the photos)
- Trace the template onto the bottom (round side) of a paper plate with a pencil. Use a black marker to trace over the template..
- Thin down green and blue paint or use watercolors. Paint the Earth green and blue. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Your Earth Day craft is complete.
- Maybe use this craft as an opportunity to talk to the kids about protecting the planet, recycling, and doing our part to reduce waste.
- This would be a fun classroom craft. Attach some clear fishing line and hang around the room!
- You could even repeat the steps above on the other side of the plate.
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How fab the paper plate earth is! I have a thing about maps and hope the children will grow up appreciating them, too. I will definitely be trying this one with them.