Free Printable Little Fox Paper Plate Craft for Preschoolers and Kindergarten
I love taking a story beyond the pages of a book. When children create, imagine, and build something connected to a story, they have the opportunity to revisit the characters, explore the message, and make meaningful memories along the way.
This simple Paper Plate Craft is perfect for little hands to make. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own little fox while remembering the joy they felt reading or listening to the story.
Whether you are making it at home, adding it to a homeschool unit study, or looking for a fun classroom activity, this fox craft is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
About Little Fox’s Day in the Snow
Meet Little Fox’s Day in the Snow a bedtime poem — Set to fun watercolor illustrations, its meant to help kids remember the fun they had and to wind down for the night.
Perfect for ages 3–6, Little Fox’s Day in the Snow is a story that captivates with its whimsical pages and carefree depiction of a day in the snow.
This paper plate fox craft is a fun way for children to connect with the story.
Supplies Needed:
- Red paper plate
- color printer and paper
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes
- Black marker or crayon
- (for the mouth)
- Stapler (optional)
How to Make Your Paper Plate Fox
- Download and Print Templates
- Cut out all pieces
- Glue the ears to the top of the head as shown.
- Glue on the white face piece on the middle of the plate
- Glue the last triangle (muzzle) in the middle of the white face piece. Pointy side up.
- Attach large googly eyes.
- With Marker draw the mouth
- Glue the tail along the bottom of the plate.
Extend the Learning
Crafts are a wonderful way to help children connect with the books they read. After making your Fox, take some time to talk about the story:
- Can you tell me the story?
- What season was the story in?
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- Did you learn anything?
Get the Free Template
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Blessings,
—Shannon L. Mokry
