Paper Plate Sheep Craft with Printable Template
Finding simple crafts for kids to make is a great way to keep your little ones entertained and learning at the same time. And when it comes to cute spring crafts, you can’t go wrong with farm animals! That’s why this adorable paper plate sheep craft is such a great idea. Grab your printable template to put together this quick and easy preschool craft with your kids today.
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This simple craft is so easy to make, kids of any age can put it together! Thanks to the paper plate sheep template, all you have to do is download and print!
That means you can put together this fun art project with just a handful of supplies and a few minutes of your time.
Paper Plate Sheep Craft
Your kids will have a blast making this adorable sheep out of a paper plate. And the best part is that you can quickly and easily download my printable sheep face to create your craft at home or in the classroom.
What I love about this easy paper plate craft is that it’s simple enough that kids of any age can make it! That means it’s perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school kids.
And since you only need a handful of supplies, you probably already have everything you need to put this project together right now. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own sheep paper plate craft:
- White paper plate: Any size paper plate will work with this fun craft, but we used the smaller, six-inch plates to create our sheep. But you can also use a full sized plate to make this craft.
- Cotton balls: Create a fluffy look on your sheep with the help of cotton balls. You can buy a huge bag of cotton balls at the dollar store and use them for a variety of crafts!
- Cardstock: Print out the sheep face template on cardstock to ensure it’s easy to cut and glue.
- Black construction paper. Make the legs for your sheep with the help of some black paper. You can use construction paper or black cardstock for this part of the craft.
Paper Plate Sheep Template
The first step to creating this fun sheep craft is to download the paper plate craft template. After you grab your printable, you can start putting everything together.
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How to Make a Paper Plate Sheep
Once you download the PDF version of the printable sheep template from my freebie page, simply print it out on cardstock and set the printable aside while you start putting your craft together.
First, cover the paper plate with cotton balls by placing some glue on the plate, then topping the glue with cotton balls. Press the cotton onto the glue for a minute to secure it in place.
When your cotton balls are glued, it’s time to make your sheep face! Start by cutting the template out around the outer border of the face.
Next, attach the face to the top of the cotton balls with glue. Press the face down into the cotton and hold it there for a few seconds to secure it. Then, allow the glue to dry.
While the glue is drying on your sheep’s face, cut two strips from your piece of black construction paper to make the legs for your craft.
Then, glue the two strips of black paper to the back of the paper plate to make the sheep’s legs.
Paper Plate Sheep Craft Ideas
This cute craft is such a fun way to learn while being creating. As you’re putting your craft together with your kids, you may want to make some changes along the way. Try there craft ideas to create an adorable craft that’s custom to your family.
- Use pom poms instead of cotton balls. Don’t have any cotton balls on hand? No problem! You can also use pom poms to make this sheep craft. And since they come in a variety of colors, you can create a black, white, or brown sheep.
- Attach the template to other crafts. Crafting with a paper plate is a great way to use this printable template. But the good news is that this sheep face printable can be used with a variety of crafts. Try making your sheep out of popsicle sticks, construction paper, or empty toilet paper rolls!
- Add it to your lesson plan. Whether you’re homeschooling or teaching in the classroom, this simple craft is perfect for preschoolers or kindergarteners. You can use your sheep craft when learning about the letter S, the sh- sound, during a farm unit, or to celebrate spring!
Paper Plate Sheep Craft for Kids
Grab your free printable template to make this adorable paper plate sheep craft with your preschooler or kindergartener.
Materials
- Paper plate
- Cotton balls
- Black construction paper
- Cardstock
- Printable template
Tools
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Print out the sheep template on cardstock and cut it out around the outer border.
- Glue the cotton balls to the paper plate.
- Glue the sheep face on top of the cotton balls.
- Cut out two strips of black construction paper.
- Glue the strips to the bottom of the back of the paper plate to make the sheep’s legs.
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
