Paper Plate Snail Craft

This easy paper plate craft for kids is fun and kids can make it in any color they like. This is a great craft for preschool and kindergarten because it is so simple to make.

It’s also perfect to make in the classroom because you don’t need a lot of supplies – a paper plate makes a snail!

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This spring craft (also great for summer) is perfect for improving your child’s scissor skills and fine motor skills. And it’s very beautiful to do.

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How to make snails with paper plates

What you need:

paper plate
paint (two or more)
drag
glue
construction paper for the tentacles (optional) – you can use scraps of paper
black marker
googly eye sticker or googly eyes (optional)
paintbrush

Step-by-step instructions

You only need a paper plate to make a snail, this is an inexpensive project.

Let’s paint the paper plate. You will need two different colors and paint the outer edge of the sheet with a…

…and the circle inside is a different color.

Let the paint dry. Once dry, cut along the inside circle to create a snail shape. Kids can round their heads, but there’s nothing wrong with a straight cut here.

Add a pair of googly eye stickers (or googly eyes) or just draw a pair of eyes with a black marker.

Cut a pair of tentacles from paper plates or dice or leftover construction paper.

Apply glue to the tentacles and them to the head.

Next, use a thick black marker to draw a spiral in the shell. Start from the center and move outward or in the other direction, whichever feels more natural to you.

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