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Paper plate lion

A sunny paper plate lion with a big torn paper mane, toddler style.

Paper plate lion
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time25 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $3
Dollar storeGroups

What you'll need

Materials

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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 sponge the plate yellow. Dry for 20 minutes.

  2. Step 2: Tear the mane
    2

    Tear the mane

    Tear orange and yellow paper into strips together.

  3. Step 3: Glue the rim
    3

    Glue the rim

    Rub glue stick around the edge of the plate.

  4. Step 4: Stick the mane
    4

    Stick the mane

    Let them press strips all around the edge. Messy manes are the best manes.

  5. Step 5: Draw the face
    5

    Draw the face

    Draw eyes, a nose and whiskers.

  6. Step 6: Roar
    6

    Roar

    Hold it up to your face and roar together.

Edie's tip

Glue the plate to a jumbo craft stick and it becomes a lion mask.

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