Paper Plate Farm Animals (Lamb, Chick, Cow & Pig)
Make four easy paper plate farm animals with toddlers using paint, paper shapes, and cotton balls. Simple steps, minimal prep, perfect for preschool and spring farm themes.
Yield: 4 paper plate farm animals (lamb, chick, cow, pig)
Materials
- Paper plates 4, or 1 per animal
- Construction paper black, pink, yellow, orange
- Googly eyes
- Glue school glue or tacky glue
- Scissors
- Paint yellow, pink, black + paintbrush or sponge
- Cotton balls
- Optional: clothespins for cow spots / 3D effect
Instructions
- Pre-cut paper shapes (faces, legs, ears) if crafting with toddlers.
- Lamb: glue cotton balls to plate; add face circle, legs, and eyes.
- Chick: paint plate yellow and dry; add body circle, beak, feet, and eyes.
- Cow: dab black spots and dry; add face, nose, ears, eyes, legs; optional clothespins.
- Pig: paint plate pink and dry; add face, ears, nose, eyes, legs.
Notes
- Paint is dry when it’s no longer shiny; wet paint smears paper pieces.
- Use a glue puddle on a spare plate for easier toddler dipping.
- Swap cotton balls with tissue paper, pom poms, or scrap fabric.
- For less mess, use marker/dot stickers instead of paint spots on the cow.
