Easy Lion Paper Plate Craft {Free Template}

Unlock your child’s creativity with our Easy Lion Paper Plate Craft project! Perfect for preschoolers, this free template is not only a fun art project but also an educational journey into the wonderful world of zoo animals.

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Why You’ll Love This Zoo Animal Paper Craft

Whether you’re homeschooling your little one or looking for some great preschooler paper crafts, this Lion Paper Plate craft is a great choice!

Not only is this Paper Plate Lion craft a fantastic fine motor skill activity, it is also some great screen-free fun for preschool learners. Making crafts not only requires concentration, focus and hand-eye coordination, it also helps them build confidence, discipline and creativity.

If you’re doing a zoo animal theme for your classroom, daycare or as part of your homeschool curriculum, this is also a great extension activity. After completing this paper lion craft, you can also read a book about lions with your preschooler.

No matter what you choose to do, this Lion paper craft for preschoolers is a great standalone activity or extension activity that gives your little one plenty of learning benefits.

Materials:

Paper plate
Yellow and brown paint
Paint brush
Scissors
Glue
Construction papers
Marker

How To Make Paper Plate Lion Craft For Preschoolers

Step one:

Cut curves around the paper plate like a petal

Paint the paper plate brown. Once it is dry, cut curves around the circle like a petal.

Step two:

Assemble the templates as shown in the picture.

Step three:

Assemble the lion’s head then attach it to the paper plate.

Step four:

Cut out the eyes, nose and mouth templates for the paper plate lion.

Step five:

Attach the details of the face such as eyes, nose, and mouth.

Step six:

Draw the lion’s mouth with marker.

Step seven:

Cut out the lion's whiskers and eye details

Cut out 2 medium-sized white circles and 2 small white circles to embellish the lion’s eyes. Next, cut 6 black strips of card paper for the lion’s whiskers.

Step eight:

Add whiskers to complete Lion Paper Plate craft

Glue the white circles and add the whiskers to complete your Paper Plate Lion craft.

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