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Paper Plate Bird Craft for Kids

This paper plate bird is a rocking bird using just a simple paper plate. We used a parakeet as our bird craft but you can choose any bird or even a different animal for this kids craft idea.

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Supplies

paper plate bird craft for kids - parakeet

1 Dinner Sized Paper Plate
1 Small Paper Plate
Green Paint
Green Markers
Green Paper
2 Small Wiggle Eyes
Scissors
Glue
Exacto Knife

Click on the image to the right to see a larger sized image of this animal paper plate craft.

How to Make a Rocking Paper Plate Bird

	Paint the bottom of the flexible paper plate green and let it dry.
	Once the paper plate is dry, turn it over and mark the middle with a dot. From this point, measure out 1 1/2" from the middle to each side.
	Draw a line on these marks and fold the paper plate along each of the lines. This will let the paper plate rock when it is standing.
	Cut out the bird's head with the small paper plate. Tip: You can also use card stock for this step.
	Paint the bird's head green and the beak red or orange. Cut feathers onto the top of the head and color these red and orange. Tip: Decorate both sides of the bird's head.
	Glue on wiggle eyes on both sides of the bird.
	Using an exacto knife (have an adult do this or supervise), cut a slit in the large paper plate near the front of the plate (about 2" from the front). Slip the bird's head through this slit and bend the tab to hold in place.
	Cut out feathers and a tail and glue to the paper plate.

For this paper plate bird, just set it on the table and see how it rocks. If it seems too heavy on one side, you can glue a paper clip to the other end on the inside to help balance this kids craft.

In addition to this fun paper plate bird, try these other paper plate animals.