If you’re looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with your kids, then making a paper plate dinosaur might just be the perfect activity. With just a few simple supplies, you can create a cute and colorful dinosaur that will spark your child’s imagination and creativity.

Making a paper plate dinosaur is a fun and engaging craft activity for children of all ages. It provides an opportunity for them to use their creativity and imagination to bring their dinosaur to life. It is a great way for children to express themselves by creating their own unique dinosaurs.

Creating a paper plate dinosaur can also be a valuable learning experience as it encourages children to develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. It helps children build their confidence through their artistic abilities.

Additionally, pairing dinosaur crafts with books about dinosaurs, can foster a love of science and paleontology as children learn about different types of dinosaurs and their characteristics.

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Paper Plate Dinosaur Supplies

• Paper plate
• 2 Toilet paper tubes
• Paint (any colors will work)
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Googly eye

How To Make A Paper Plate Dinosaur

For a video tutorial on how to make a paper plate dinosaur, please watch the YouTube video below.

Step 1: Paint the paper plate and toilet paper tubes.

Using a paintbrush, paint the paper plate in any design you want. Paint 2 toilet paper tubes.

Painting a paper plate for a dinosaur craft is a great way to add some color and personality to your project. To get started, choose your paint colors and set up a workspace with some newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to protect your surface.

Use a paintbrush or sponge to apply the paint to the paper plate, making sure to cover the entire surface evenly. Once the paint is dry, you can add additional details with markers or crayons, such as scales or spots.

Step 2: Cut out the dinosaur’s body.

Cut the painted paper plate in half. One half will be the dinosaur’s body and the other half will be used for the tail and neck and head.

Step 3: Cut out the dinosaur’s head and tail.

Then, cut out the shape of your dinosaur’s neck and head, and tail from one of the halves of the painted paper plate.

Step 4: Glue the dinosaur’s neck and tail to the dinosaur’s body.

Glue the dinosaur’s head and neck to one end of the paper plate half. Glue the tail to the other end of the paper plate half.

Step 5: Glue the dinosaur’s body to the toilet paper tubes.

To give your paper plate dinosaur some sturdy legs, gluing it to toilet paper tubes is a great option. Apply glue to the inside rim of the paper plate where the legs will attach. Carefully place the toilet paper tubes onto the glue and hold them in place until they are secure. You can also reinforce the glue with tape for extra durability.

Let the glue dry completely. Once the glue is dry, your paper plate dinosaur will stand upright and be ready for playtime or display.

Step 6: Add a googly eye.

Finally, add the googly eye to your dinosaur’s face. You can use any size or shape of googly eye you like. Once the eye is in place, your paper plate dinosaur is complete!

Ways To Modify This Dinosaur Kids Craft

If you want, you can create spikes for your dinosaur. To make the spikes, cut out a series of triangles from construction paper. You can make the triangles any size. Then, glue the triangles onto the top of the dinosaur’s back, starting from the head and working your way down towards the tail.

In just a few easy steps, you’ve created a fun and colorful dinosaur that your kids will love. Whether they use it for imaginative play or just display it proudly on the fridge, this simple craft project is sure to bring a smile to their faces. So, gather up your supplies and get crafting today!

Other Dinosaur Kids Crafts

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