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Paper plate snowman

A 2 plate snowman with torn white paper and a paper hat, and a fine first collage.

Paper plate snowman
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time25 minutes
Cost$2 to $4
WinterDollar storeRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Tape the plates
    1

    Tape the plates

    Tape 2 plates together, 1 above the other, from behind.

  2. Step 2: Tear the snow
    2

    Tear the snow

    Let your toddler tear white paper into pieces.

  3. Step 3: Glue and stick
    3

    Glue and stick

    Rub glue on a section. Let them stick the white pieces on.

  4. Step 4: Add the face
    4

    Add the face

    Glue the orange nose on the top plate. Draw eyes and a smile.

  5. Step 5: Put on the hat
    5

    Put on the hat

    Let them stick the hat on top.

Edie's tip

Do 1 plate at a time. Toddlers lose interest if the whole surface goes on at once.

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