Paper Plate Easter Crafts
Easter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about fun Easter crafts! If you’re looking for something easy and kid-friendly, then look no further than paper plate Easter crafts.
From bunnies to chicks, there are plenty of adorable Easter paper plate crafts perfect for your preschoolers. So break out the construction paper and glue, and get ready for some Easter craft fun!
Add one or more of these adorable crafts to your Easter activities for preschoolers.
These simple crafts are perfect for little ones, and they can be customized to fit any theme or activity you have planned.
Keep reading for some great paper plate craft ideas that your preschoolers will love!
How to Make Paper Plate Crafts
Paper plate crafts are simple and inexpensive, making them perfect for preschoolers. Often, you can make them with supplies you’ve already got in your craft stash.
In addition to paper plate crafts, you’ll want to have construction paper, paint, scissors, and glue. If you need additional supplies, you can likely find them at your local dollar store. If not, you can order them from Amazon to be delivered directly to your front door.
Crafts to Do with Paper Plates
Once your preschoolers have completed their Easter crafts, there are many things you can do with them.
Let your little one share their finished craft with a loved one – an older sibling, grandparents, or even the babysitter.
You can hang them in your craft space throughout the Easter season.
Paper Plate Easter Crafts
With some paint and a little imagination, simple paper plates can be transformed into adorable bunnies, baskets, and more.
Keep reading to discover some of my favorite paper plate crafts for the Easter holiday.
This is perhaps one of the simplest Easter Bunny crafts you'll come across.
If you don't have any pipe cleaners on hand, you can have your child draw the whiskers on with a marker.
This paper plate Easter egg craft is a great way for young children to strengthen fine motor muscles as they lace the holes on the paper plate.
This adorable paper plate Letter B Bunny Craft is perfect for spring and Easter preschool activities. Little ones will love it!
Peek-a-boo! That's what your little ones will say when they finish this adorable peeking Easter bunny craft.
The paper plate is hinged so that the bunny peeks out of the "cracked egg".
This paper plate lamb wreath is a fun way to decorate your home or classroom this spring.
The fluffy cotton ball tummy is sure to be a hit with your preschoolers.
These paper plate chick wreaths are perfect for Easter crafting sessions.
If you don't want to deal with the mess of painting, you could buy yellow paper plates in the party section of your local dollar store.
Preserve your little one's handprint with this paper plate Easter chick.
Pair it with There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick! for even more fun.
Kids will love these cute and cuddly paper plate Easter bunnies.
You'll love that they're strengthening hand-eye coordination and motor skills as they glue the cotton balls on the plate.
I don't know what it is about bunny butt crafts, but I love them!
Your kids will giggle when they see this fluffy bunny bum that they're going to make.
Crayons or markers are all you'll need to create this adorable Easter basket craft.
Kids will love coloring the free printable template and cutting out the pieces to assemble their baskets.
This list of Easter crafts is full of a variety of Easter bunnies along with other Easter icons.
You can use these crafts with your preschoolers and kindergarteners. They can also be used with early elementary students who can do most of the crafting on their own.
PRESCHOOL BOOKS ABOUT EASTER
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about Easter. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure – When Pete wakes up Easter morning, ready to check out his basket of goodies, he discovers the Easter Bunny needs a little extra help. Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs all in time for Easter!
How to Catch the Easter Bunny – Is this the year you’ll be able to catch the Easter bunny in action? Start an Easter tradition with this fun and funny children’s book ― the perfect Easter basket stuffer!
Turkey’s Eggcellent Easter – Easter is almost here—and Turkey knows just how to celebrate. He’s going to win the eggstra-special Easter egg hunt! The only problem is that animals aren’t allowed to enter. So he and his barnyard friends come up with a top-secret plan. With his trademark disguises and a whole lot of help, Turkey goes undercover. Will his basket of tricks help him win a prize?
MORE EASTER FUN FOR PRESCHOOLERS
If your kids enjoyed these Easter crafts, you’ll love the activities I’ve featured below. They’ll make the perfect addition to your upcoming Easter activities for preschoolers.
Enhance Your Activity Time
Keep little hands busy and little minds active with this Easter themed sensory playdough kit! Makes the perfect Easter gift for your busy little one.
Lacing card toys make great gifts for kids! A rabbit (Easter Bunny) shaped lacing toy is a fun way to bring festive fun and learning for the toddlers in your life! Designed for small hands and build to last!
Which of these fun Easter paper plate crafts will your preschoolers choose to do first?
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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