Learn how to make a fun and easy paper plate snake craft. Use the free printable snake head template to make this craft even easier for you.
Paint, cut, and glue your way to a delightful project perfect for classrooms, libraries, or at-home fun.
This simple snake craft is perfect for children. It can be made in a classroom setting, a library event, or a simple craft at home. With just a few basic materials and easy-to-follow steps, kids can create their very own slithery friend.
This snake craft goes well with a lesson about snakes or books about snakes. As they create their snake, they can learn about different snakes and their habitats.
The paper plate snake craft is a great way for kids to develop their fine motor skills as it combines painting, cutting, and gluing. By painting the paper plate green and cutting it into a spiral shape, children can practice their hand-eye coordination. Plus, decorating the snake head template allows them to express their creativity and personalize their craft.
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Paper Plate Snake Supplies
- Paper plate
- Green paint
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue
- Free printable snake head (see link below)
How To Make a Paper Plate Snake
Step 1: Paint the paper plate.
Start by painting one side of the paper plate green. Let the paint dry completely.
Once the paint is dry, turn the paper plate over and paint the other side of the plate green. Let the paint dry.
Step 2: Draw the spiral.
Using a pencil, lightly draw a spiral shape on the green painted plate.
Step 3: Cut along the spiral.
Then, use scissors to carefully cut along the spiral line, creating the snake’s body.
Step 4: Print the snake head.
Print the free printable snake head template using the link below.
Step 5: Color the snake head.
Use crayons, colored pencils or markers to color the snake head. We used crayons.
Step 6: Cut.
Carefully, cut out the snake’s head.
Step 7: Glue the snake head.
Lastly, glue the snake head to the center of the paper plate spiral.
Your paper plate snake craft is now ready to slither into fun. I hope you enjoy making this snake with your kids.
Ways To Modify This Craft
Your kids can get creative with their snake’s colors and patterns when they paint the paper plate. They can even add googly eyes to their paper plate snake.
Free Printable Snake Head Template
Click on the link below for the free printable snake head template. The snake head template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Click here for the free printable snake head.
