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Paper · Christmas · Preschoolers

Paper plate snowman

2 paper plates stacked into a chubby snowman with a paper hat, a cozy scarf and button eyes.

Paper plate snowman
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes
Cost$2 to $5

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Stack the plates
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    Stack the plates

    Overlap the small plate on top of the big one. Staple or tape them together.

  2. Step 2: Fluff it up
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    Fluff it up

    Let your child glue cotton balls all over for a fluffy snow look.

  3. Step 3: Cut the hat
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    Cut the hat

    Draw a top hat on black paper. Have your child cut it out and glue it to the head.

  4. Step 4: Add the carrot nose
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    Add the carrot nose

    Cut a small orange triangle and glue it in the middle of the face.

  5. Step 5: Draw the face
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    Draw the face

    Draw coal eyes and a dotted smile. Add 3 buttons down the body.

  6. Step 6: Tie the scarf
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    Tie the scarf

    Tape the fabric strip where the plates meet, crossed over like a real scarf.

Edie's tip

Count the buttons together as you draw them. Snowmen are great for number talk.

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