Just in time for Halloween, kids of all ages will enjoy creating this adorable paper plate pumpkin craft with paper plates, paint, and pipe cleaners.
This easy kids craft requires basic supplies, making it perfect for home or school.
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How to Make an Easy and Fun Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
My kids absolutely love Halloween! And it’s not really about the candy (we are a dye-free family). They love the crisp leaves, the costumes, and being out past bedtime. I think they love that part most.
This darling paper plate pumpkin craft includes a free printable template. Pair it with:
- The Story of the Jack O’Lantern by Katherine Tegan
- A Halloween writing prompt
- Fall field trips
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Craft Supplies Needed for Paper Plate Pumpkin
- Free printable pumpkin template
- 6.5-inch paper plates
- Orange, yellow, and brown washable paint
- Green pipe cleaners
- Single hole punch
- Paintbrushes
- White school glue
Paper Plate Pumpkin Directions
1. After gathering supplies, invite your child to paint their paper plate orange. Just in case you don’t have paper plates, our free printable template also includes a 6.5-inch circle.
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2. While the paper plate dries, invite your child to paint the pumpkin template with yellow and brown paint.
3. Cut out the pieces, then invite your child to decorate his or her pumpkin.
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Aren’t they cute? Perfect for bulletin boards, school Harvest/Halloween parties, library programs, and more!
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Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft
Just in time for Halloween, kids of all ages will enjoy creating this adorable paper plate pumpkin craft with paper plates, paint, and pipe cleaners.
Materials
- Free printable pumpkin template
- 6.5-inch paper plates
- Orange, yellow, and brown washable paint
- Green pipe cleaners
- Single hole punch
- Paintbrushes
- White school glue
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, invite your child to paint their paper plate orange. Just in case you don’t have paper plates, our free printable template also includes a 6.5-inch circle.
- While the paper plate dries, invite your child to paint the pumpkin template with yellow and brown paint.
- Cut out the pieces, then invite your child to decorate his or her pumpkin.
- Your Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft is complete.
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