Paper Plate Duck Craft
Make this adorable Paper Plate Duck Craft as part of your barnyard fun. Kids love easy crafts for kids that turn simple supplies into something special. This cheerful duck is perfect for playtime, classroom bulletin boards, farm units, or spring classroom activities.
It is also a wonderful addition to your growing collection of paper plate barnyard animals.
Supplies
• Paper Plate
• Printer
• White Paper
• Scissors
• Crayons, markers or colored pencils optional
• Glue stick
Instructions
Print out either the color or black and white duck printable template below.
If you are using the black and white version, let the kids color their duck first. This gives them a chance to personalize their craft and practice fine motor skills.
Carefully cut out all of the duck pieces.
Glue the pieces onto the paper plate using the finished photo as a guide. The paper plate becomes the duck’s round body, making this craft simple and sturdy.
Allow the glue to dry completely before hanging on a bulletin board or using for pretend play.
Fun Facts About Ducks
A male duck is called a drake.
A female duck is called a hen.
A baby duck is called a duckling.
Ducks are mostly aquatic birds. They live in both fresh water and salt water and are found on every continent except Antarctica. That means kids can spot ducks almost anywhere in the world.
Source:Â Science Kids – Fun Duck Facts for Kids
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Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the pattern below to open it in a new window and print at full size.
Choose either the full color printable or the black and white version for coloring fun.
Enjoy making your paper plate duck craft and adding a little farmyard fun to your day.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This paper plate duck craft fits perfectly into a farm or pond life unit.
You can:
• Create a barnyard bulletin board display
• Have students write a short story about their duck
• Practice beginning sounds with the letter D
• Compare ducks to other farm animals
• Discuss habitats such as ponds, lakes, and wetlands
For older students, you can turn this into a simple science lesson about feathers, webbed feet, and why ducks can float.
Supplies
Paper Plate
Printer
White Paper
Scissors
Crayons, markers or colored pencils (optional)
Instructions
Click on Printables and print out either the color or black and white version of the duck pattern.
If using the black and white version, have the kids color their ducks before they cut them out.
After they are cut glue them to the paper plate using the photo as a guide.
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Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
