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Down on the Farm / Paper Plate Farm Animals

Paper Plate Farm Animals

Children turn paper plates into pigs, sheep and cows using paint, cotton wool and card features.

How to run it

  1. Set out paper plates and pre-cut card ears, noses and legs.
  2. Have children choose an animal and paint their plate.
  3. Glue on cotton wool for sheep or card features for pigs and cows.
  4. Display the animals together as a farmyard.

You will need

  • paper plates
  • cotton wool
  • paint
  • card
  • glue
  • googly eyes
Make it easier or harderPre-cut all features for younger children; older children can design an animal of their choice.
SafetySupervise googly eyes with younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1Children make creative choices and take pride in their artwork.

Fits these theme days

Down on the FarmAnimal ThemePaper Crafts DayCraft Day

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