Paper Plate Igloo Craft for Kids (Free Printable)
A fun winter igloo craft for kids to make.
Yield: 1 igloo craft
Cost: $5
Materials
- Sturdy paper plate (10-inch or thick for durability) - I found a 10 pack at the Dollar Tree that I think works great!
- Foam or paper cup for the igloo
- Black marker
- Light blue marker or crayon (for the water) - if you'd rather - light blue paint
- Scissors
- Glue stick or liquid glue - if using liquid glue, try a tacky quick drying glue or allow for drying time with a school glue.
- Free printable winter character (printed on cardstock) Free printable girls winter character
- Optional: cotton balls for snow, fish stickers, glitter glue
Instructions
- Prep the winter character printable: There are 4 characters per page. Divide them so each child has one to color.
- Have kids color their character using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
- Cut out the character, making sure to cut around the dotted rectangle under the shoes—this will be the tab used for gluing the character next to the igloo.
- Flip the paper plate upside down for a sturdy base.
- Draw a curved line across the plate with a black marker to divide it into water and land.
- Color one half light blue to represent water and leave the other half blank. If you want to make this a painting activity, have the kids paint one half light blue.
- Cut a doorway in your foam or paper cup to create a 3D igloo. Use a black marker to draw ice blocks on the cup.
- Fold the tab under the winter character and glue it next to the igloo so it stands on the plate.
- Add fish details to the water by drawing or using stickers.
- Optional: sprinkle cotton ball snow or glitter for extra winter flair.