This is where you will find fun paper plate crafts for kids of all ages – perfect for a rainy day or just to keep little hands busy!
These paper plate craft ideas are an inexpensive way to entertain children and you can use leftover paper plates from kid’s parties or bbq’s (you can even re-use the ones that just had crumbs on them but nothing soggy – we won’t tell!).
Apart from just being a fun craft to do with your kid, paper plate crafts can also be a great way to develop fine motor skills and scissor skills in young children as well as a stress-free way to express creativity for older children.
50 Super Fun Paper Crafts for Kids!
Below you will find some of the best ideas out there for crafting with paper plates! You are sure to find a great way to entertain your little ones!
How cute is this? The perfect summer craft to prepare for holidays or even for make it as a Valentine's gift for the grandparents!
This cute paper plate fish craft will let your arty crafty kids make their own rainbow fish!
A simple paper plate and some cotton balls and you have this super cute Polar Bear! I know my kids would love this one!
Easy Paper Plate Dragon Twirler (Free Printable) - Chinese New Year 2022
My kids have been learning about Chinese New Year and this is a fun activity to bring it to life for them. There is even a free printable template over on Red Ted Art to help you make this great project.
The perfect easy craft for a rainy day! I love a rainbow!
Another rainbow-themed craft! Unicorns aren't just for little girls anymore - my boys would have great fun making one of these!
My oldest (5 years old) is super into space right now so I'm sure he would love to use a simple paper plate and turn it into this super cute rocket!
This cat actually looks a bit like my nephew's cat - he's orange - I might send this one to his resourceful mama!
What little kid doesn't like dinosaurs? Roarrr! This guy looks like a great addition to any kid's dinosaur collection!
With some simple craft supplies and some googly eyes your kids can make this cute bee!
This guys big eyes make him look a bit startled! But I'm sure the kids will love making him!
This is one of those easy paper plate crafts where the pretty colors are the focus! These mardi gras masks could also work for Halloween or even just dress-up play!
This guy is a gnome but I'd say you could call him an elf if it was nearer Christmas time too!
What better craft to celebrate Spring Time than to make a pretty tree with your little one?
This grey owl is so cute! My 3 year old would love this one!
A fun Earth Day craft to take a moment and talk to your kids about why you love upcycled and recycled crafting so much!
Did you know you could make your own scratch art using a paper plate? I didn't? Check out the full tutorial over on Crafty Morning.
A great Easter Craft for kids!
Some cotton balls and construction paper and you are on your way to making this easy craft that the kids are sure to be proud of!
He looks like a friendly ghost! This is one of those halloween paper plate crafts that looks sweet rather than scary!
Another super cute unicorn!
This one could make a cute decoration for a Christmas tree or on a gift.
Kids love crafts where they can get their fingers dirty! And this is a super colorful and fun outcome to all the mess!
A paper plate and some pipe cleaners and you have your own friendly cactus!
Baby Beluga was my favorite song as a child. This would be a fun craft to do while listening to it!
Why buy an expensive fishing game when you can help your kids make their own magnetic paper plate duck pond!
Paper plate wreaths are a great idea and this flowery one works great as a wreath for the summer months.
I love this super cute paper plate snail! He looks so friendly!
A simple way to get kids interested in making a Valentine! Add hearts to a cute paper plate bear!
If you have a Dr. Seuss fan in the house here is another option for a Lorax Paper Plate.
Any bird watchers out there? This paper plate bird could be just the one for your little one.
Another cute paper plate craft option for Easter!
Another possibility for non-scary halloween crafts. They don't have to be ghosts and vampires!
This one gives them an opportunity to do some coloring as well as gluing and cutting - great for those fine motor skills.
These cute lion masks look like they'd be a lot of fun!
Another fun mask idea!
And another Dino!
Another paper plate snail to try - especially for more colorful kids!
A cool idea for older kids - maybe even as a science project?
A great summer paper plate craft.
Use up you extra paper plates to make cute bunnies for Easter.
Cute dinosaur STEM activity.
More paper plate Easter fun!
I love this idea for helping kids learn to tell the time - makes so much sense!
An original idea for a paper plate snowman - 'I'm melting!'
My youngest loves Pandas so this is one for him!
Another great summer paper plate craft idea - especially for Finding Nemo fans!
A super cute turtle with a free printable template.
If you’ve been looking for inexpensive crafts to do with the kids I hope you found something fun on this list.
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