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When the chilly winter air keeps your little ones indoors, it’s the perfect time to gather around the craft table and make some cozy memories. This adorable polar bear paper plate craft is a fun and simple way to keep your kids entertained while sparking their creativity.
Using just a few basic supplies, your children can create their very own fluffy arctic friend. Perfect for snowy afternoons or as part of a winter-themed lesson, this winter craft will have your kids grinning from ear to ear!
Materials Needed
The best thing about this craft is that it is affordable and uses supplies that you should already have around the house.
Optional Supplies: Glitter, yarn, felt, pipe cleaners, etc.
Step by Step Tutorial on How to make a Paper Plate Polar Bear
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Plate
Start by transforming your paper plate into the base of the polar bear’s face. Cover the plate with glue and let your child stick cotton balls all over it until the entire surface is fluffy and white.
Alternatively, crumple white tissue paper into small pieces and glue them on for a textured look.
Step 2: Create the ears
Cut out two small circles from white construction paper for the ears. Use either a black or pink marker to color the inside of the ears. Glue these onto the top of the plate.
Step 3: Create the Polar Bears Face
Glue a pair of googly eyes towards the top of the plate. If you don't have googly eyes on hand, you can create eyes out of construction paper instead.
Cut a medium-sized oval from black construction paper for the nose. Glue it in the center of the plate. Alternatively, you can create a more triangular shape like we did.
Use red or black construction paper to create a mouth for your polar bear and glue it under the nose.
Step 4: Personalize your Polar Bear
Add extra decorations to personalize your polar bear. Add some glitter to make your furry friend sparkle, add some rosy cheeks, or even create the rest of the polar bear's body if you're feeling really creative.
Ways to Make It Unique
There are so many fun and exciting ways you can make your paper plate polar bear even more unique and your own. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Create Colorful Accessories: Use construction paper to create fun and colorful accessories for your polar bear, like a fun Santa hat or a fuzzy scarf.
Create a family of polar bears: Create multiple polar bears using different size plates so you can make a whole polar bear family.
Add a Snowy Background: Put your paper plate on some black construction paper and create a nighttime winter wonderland by adding cotton ball snow all around.
Let's Create a Furry Friend
This craft is not only adorable but also helps develop fine motor skills as kids cut, glue, and arrange their materials. Plus, it’s a great way to teach your kids about polar bears and their icy habitat. You can even pair this activity with a storybook or a nature documentary for an educational twist!
Crafting a polar bear from a paper plate is a delightful way to bring some winter magic into your home. It’s easy to make, requires minimal supplies, and offers endless opportunities for customization.
Whether your polar bear ends up on the fridge or as part of a snowy display, it’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
So, gather your materials, bundle up in your coziest sweater, and enjoy some winter-themed crafting with your kids today!
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