Summer Sun Paper Plate Craft Puppet

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Summer Sun Paper Plate Craft Puppet Tutorial

Today we have a fantastic and fun Summer Sun Paper plate craft which I’m sure the kids will love to make at home or in the classroom setting. This is a simple and easy task and encourages fine motor skills, promotes colour recognition and the craft can be used as a puppet.

It is a great preschool resource and could be used while singing a song about the sun or colours. There are lots of fun ways this can be used.

Sun paper plate craft

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Supplies for This Paper Plate Craft

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Summer Sun Paper Plate

75-Count Value Pack Paper Dinner Plates, White75-Count Value Pack Paper Dinner Plates, WhiteCraft Smart Acrylic Paint 2 Fl.oz. 1 Bottle YellowCraft Smart Acrylic Paint 2 Fl.oz. 1 Bottle YellowCrayola 96 Ct Construction Paper, Assorted ColorsCrayola 96 Ct Construction Paper, Assorted Colors

Royal Brush Crafter's Choice Gold Taklon Wash Brush, 3/4-InchRoyal Brush Crafter’s Choice Gold Taklon Wash Brush, 3/4-InchScotch Mega Glue Stick,1.4 Ounces (6108-MEGA )Scotch Mega Glue Stick,1.4 Ounces (6108-MEGA )Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Titanium Scissors, 8 Inch, 3-Pack (1458-3AMZ)Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Titanium Scissors, 8 Inch, 3-Pack (1458-3AMZ)

Let’s Make This Paper Plate Sun

Flip the paper plate over and paint the entire back side yellow.  Set aside to dry. 

For the eyes, cut out 2 large circles, from the white construction paper.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

For the eye pupils, cut out 2 quarter-size circles from the dark blue paper.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Glue each pupil onto each eye and set aside.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

For the nose, cut out a quarter-size heart shape from the red construction paper. 

Cut out a large mouth from the black construction paper

Cut out a smaller shaped mouth from the pink construction paper and glue on top of the black mouth.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Apply glue from the glue stick on the backside and place in the middle of the paper plate, underneath the eyes.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Apply glue from the glue stick to the back of the mouth and place on the paper plate.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Cut out three (1 1/2″ wide by 5″ long) strips from each of these coloured papers: yellow, red, green and blue.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Flip the sun plate over and glue the ends of the coloured strips onto the outer one-inch diameter of the plate.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Glue the strips in the following order: yellow, red, green and blue.  Repeat twice.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

OPTIONAL: if you would like to use this sun craft as a puppet, tape a craft stick onto the back of the sun, towards the bottom.

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Enjoy!

Summer Sun Paper Plate

Yield: one

Summer Sun Paper Plate Craft Puppet

summer sun paper plate craft

This is a tutorial on how to make summer sun paper plate.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • 1 large white paper plate
  • Yellow paint
  • Paint brush
  • Construction paper – white, dark blue, light blue, red, black, pink, yellow, green
  • Glue stick
  • Optional – craft stick and tape

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    Flip the paper plate over and paint the entire back side yellow.  Set aside to dry. 

    For the eyes, cut out 2 large circles, from the white construction paper.

    For the eye pupils, cut out 2 quarter-size circles from the dark blue paper.

    Glue each pupil onto each eye and set aside.

    For the nose, cut out a quarter-size heart shape from the red construction paper.

    Cut out a large mouth from the black construction paper

    Cut out a smaller shaped mouth from the pink construction paper and glue on top of the black mouth.

    Apply glue from the glue stick on the backside and place it in the middle of the paper plate, underneath the eyes.

    Apply glue from the glue stick to the back of the mouth and place it on the paper plate.

    Cut out three (1 1/2″ wide by 5″ long) strips from each of these coloured papers: yellow, red, green, and blue.

    Flip the sun plate over and glue the ends of the coloured strips onto the outer one-inch diameter of the plate.

    Glue the strips in the following order: yellow, red, green, and blue.  Repeat twice.

    OPTIONAL: if you would like to use this sun craft as a puppet, tape a craft stick onto the back of the sun, towards the bottom.

    Enjoy.

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Summer Sun Paper Plate

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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