As I mentioned, we’re learning about animals right now. We love the big cats, and tigers are amazing. This tiger paper plate craft is the perfect for units on tigers or on big cats! Keep reading to see how to make your own!
Tiger Paper Plate Craft
Tiger Paper Plate Craft Supplies
- Paper plates x 2
- Googly eyes
- Orange craft paint
- Black craft paint
- Elmer’s glue
- Black permanent marker
- Scissors
- Paint brushes
Pro – Tip
Buy your paper plates in bulk for paper plate crafts and store them in your craft cabinet, so you’re never out of this basic crafting necessity!
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Tiger Paper Plate Instructions
- After gathering all of the supplies, you will first cut out two triangle ears and one small rounded triangle nose from the edge of one plate.
- Paint your paper plate and triangle ears orange and let dry.
- Paint your rounded triangle nose black, let dry, and glue upside down to the bottom center of the plate.
- Glue two googly eyes
above the nose.
- Draw a mouth under the nose with your black permanent marker
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- Use a small paint brush to dip into your black paint and paint stripes onto the tiger’s face and ears and let dry.
- Glue the two ears onto the top of the plate.
- Optional – slap a magnet on the bag and hang this guy on the refrigerator!
Love paper plate crafts? Be sure to check out my Candy Corn Banner, Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft, and Paper Plate Sports Craft!
Check out these tiger books to go along with your unit!
Tigers: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature (Our Amazing World Series)Buy NowExplore My World TigersBuy NowThe Tiptoeing TigerBuy Now