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Paper plate ladybug

A red plate ladybug with black spots your toddler sticks on.

Paper plate ladybug
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time25 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $4
SpringSummerDollar storeGroups

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Paint the plate
    1

    Paint the plate

    Let your toddler paint the plate red. Dry for 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2: Glue the head
    2

    Glue the head

    Glue the black half circle to 1 edge.

  3. Step 3: Add spots
    3

    Add spots

    Rub glue on the back of each spot. Let them stick them anywhere.

  4. Step 4: Draw a line
    4

    Draw a line

    Draw a black line down the middle for the wings.

  5. Step 5: Add eyes
    5

    Add eyes

    Let them scribble eyes on the head with white crayon.

Edie's tip

Count the spots together. 3 spots is a great ladybug. So is 12.

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