Paper plate self portrait

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Look in the mirror

   Hand your child a mirror. Ask, "What color are your eyes? Your hair?"

2. 

   2

   Color the face

   Let them color or paint the plate to match their skin. Skin tone crayons help them find a match.

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   3

   Cut the hair

   Have them snip yarn into pieces as long or short as their own hair.

4. 

   4

   Glue on the hair

   Squeeze glue along the top edge and press the yarn on.

5. 

   5

   Add eyes, nose and mouth

   Draw or glue on their features. Check the mirror again.

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   6

   Write the age

   Write "Me at 4" or their age on the back. Do it again next year to compare.