Paper Plate Gingerbread Man Craft

The holidays are approaching, and this paper Gingerbread Man craft will be so fun for kids to make! This is a great project for preschool age kids (and up) because it’s so easy to make and kids can get creative when making a project.

The kids can make him as simple or as complicated as they want, and he’s a great way to use up those extra paper plates you might have. Are you thinking about making a Christmas bulletin board? These will look great on there!

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We have lots of Christmas crafts for kids (just check out these fun crafts – Printable Elf Christmas Crafts or make Paper Reindeer Wreaths).

For all the kids who love to color, we have also created a range of Christmas Coloring Pages.

If you’re looking for a simple Christmas craft to make with kids, this paper plate craft is for you.

With limited materials, you can easily do this activity!

It’s also a great craft to do alongside a holiday story.

How to make a Gingerbread Man using a paper plate

What you need:

paper plate
acrylic paint (brown, white and pink)
green paper
pencil
black marker
paintbrush (a thinner and wider one)
drag
3 red grapefruits
glue

Step-by-step instructions

Take a paper plate and paint it brown.

Paint a white wavy line on the edge of the plate.

Kids may need help with this craft!

Draw heart-shaped eyes, eyebrows, mouth and pink cheeks with a pencil.

Perfection is not needed here; Have fun with this step.

Draw on the eyes and mouth with a black marker.

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