Today we have some extra special paper plate crafts for kids of all ages. Paper plate crafts are a lot of fun to make, but sometimes, the fun ends there. While there’s nothing wrong with crafting for creativity’s sake, it sure would be terrific to get some use out of them, right? All these paper plate crafts end up with a game or toy for play!
Paper Plate Crafts as Interactive Toys
That’s where these interactive paper plate crafts come in! All of the projects in this list either have movable parts or are made to be used as toys.
Related: Over 80 paper plate crafts for kids
From superhero-inspired crafts to frugal frisbees, you’re sure to find a great craft (and toy) here. Paper plate crafts are the perfect craft to start with toddlers, explore with preschoolers and hone skills with Kindergarten age kids. Older kids will like these kids’ crafts because they are creative and fun.
Awesome Paper Plate Crafts for Kids
1. Moveable Batman Paper Plate Craft
Paper Plate Batman Craft by Non-Toy Gifts – This easy craft needs just a little construction paper and a popsicle stick.
2. Paper Plate Flying Dragons You Can Make
Paper Plate Dragons by Pink Stripey Socks – I am a fan of these brightly colored dragons that little hands can make.
3. Unicorn Paper Plate Craft
Flying Unicorn Paper Plate Craft by Messy Little Monster – Part pipe cleaner rainbow craft and part paper plate unicorn craft…do paper plate craft ideas come any cuter?
4. DIY Paper Plate Clock
DIY Paper Plate Clock by Kids Activities Blog – Follow the simple tutorials to make several kinds of paper plate clocks that can be used for practice and clock reading skills.
5. Sunny Day with a Rainbow Paper Plate Craft
Rainbow Paper Plate Craft by Hello, Wonderful – What a cheerful thing to make with paper, glue, craft stick and pipe cleaners.
6. Paper Plate Day & Night Craft
Day and Night Craft by Non-Toy Gifts – Fine motor skills will be enhanced by this adorable day and night craft.
7. Black Cat with Moving Eyes Paper Plate Craft
Moving Eyes Cat Craft by Kids’ Craft Room – It doesn’t have to be Halloween to make a black cat!
Related: More paper plate animals you can craft
8. DIY Pig that Rocks Paper Plate
Rocking Paper Plate Pig by Red Ted Art – Free kids crafts have never been more piggy.
9. Make a Launching Rocket from a Paper Plate
Interactive Paper Plate Rocket Craft by Books and Giggles – 3-2-1 Blast off with this easy craft that could have the moon texture!
10. Chomping Shark Paper Plate Craft
Shark Paper Plate Craft by Kids Activities – The ocean has never been scarier!
11. DIY Penguin Puppet Paper Plate Theater
Penguin Paper Plate Craft by Crafts on Sea – Oh the sweet penguins!
12. DIY Paper Plate Frisbees
Paper Plate Frisbees by Crafts by Amanda – These are easy to make and fun for play!
Related: Here is another way to make a paper plate frisbee
13. Make a Rocking Llama from a Paper Plate
Rocking Paper Plate Llamas by Kids’ Craft Room – Oh the cuteness!
14. Paper Plate Shark Story Craft
Shark Attack Paper Plate Craft by Our Kid Things – Paper plate fish craft or paper plate nightmare craft? {Giggle}
15. Goldfish Bowl Paper Plate Craft
Paper Plate Goldfish Bowl by Arty Crafty Kids – Oh here is the cutest paper plate fish craft!
16. DIY Paper Plate Birds with Flapping Wings
Paper Plate Birds with Movable Wings by Kids Activities – These birds don’t need feathers, they are sporting paper wings!
Related: Make a birds nest from a paper plate
17. Create a Maze Game from a Paper Plate
Use these simple step by step instructions how to make a maze with a paper plate, some straws and a marble for hours of playful fun.
18. Make a Paper Plate Snow Globe
This creative and easy snowglobe craft is perfect for kids of all ages and is a working snowglobe when you are done- see the Christmas tree in the snow! This starts with a coloring page so you can choose to make a snowman paper plate craft or anything else you have a coloring page for! Fun Christmas crafts for any age.
19. Paper Plate Pinata Craft for Kids
This is a super easy way how to make a pinata and it all starts with a paper plate! Hang it with some yarn from a tree and grab a stick!
20. Make a Paper Plate Mask
This paper plate mask craft is great for preschool or any age. First make your mask and then wear it by threading some string through the sides.
21. DIY Tambourine for Kids from a Paper Plate
This tambourine for kids is made from a paper plate and a simple template! It is an easy preschool craft that can join the band.
More Creative Ways to Craft with Paper Plates & More
- Oh the cute spiral of paper plate snails
- The easiest craft is a paper plate apple which is a great apple crafts for preschoolers idea
- My favorite paper plate rainbow craft is created from mosaic paper tiles
- Make paper plate sculptures by using them as building blocks
- Make this easy paper plate game
- My favorite way to make a rose out of paper plates
- Make this paper bat with flapping wings out of paper plates
- This suncatcher craft starts with a paper plate and looks like a watermelon – paper plate watermelons are the best!
- Try these tissue paper crafts for kids
- Cup craft ideas for kids of all ages