Hands-On Paper plate Craft: A Simple Craft to Bring The Little Golden Hen to Life
Make a Little Hen Paper Plate Puppet to Pair with The Little Golden Hen
Looking for a sweet and simple craft that teaches a big-hearted lesson? Pair this Little Hen Paper Plate Craft with my picture book, The Little Golden Hen—a story about sharing, and the not-so-sweet results of hoarding all the treats!
Perfect for homeschool families, library groups, or a cozy afternoon craft, this adorable paper plate hen brings the story to life and invites children to think about generosity in fun, hands-on ways.
👉 Click here to read more or order your copy of The Little Golden Hen
✂️ What You’ll Need:
- 1 yellow paper plate
- color printer and cardstock
- orange pipecleaner
- Googly eyes
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Optional: feathers, glitter, crayons or markers for decorating
🐔 How to Make a Little Paper Plate Chicken
1. Fold the Plate
Fold the paper plate in half to make the hen’s body. It’ll stand up on its own like a little paper pet!
2. Cut out the both sides of the head
Cut out both sides of the head and glue them to one side of plate, and line them up to each other.
3. Glue on Eyes
Add googly eyes above the beak—or draw your own with a marker.
4. Glue on wings
Glue the wings on each side.
5. Add the feet
Cut the pipe cleaner in half , the fold each in half again, and form three toes, twist and bend to make feet. Staple into place at the bottom curve of the plate, As in the picture.
6. Decorate the Hen
Use markers, crayons, or glued-on scraps of paper to add feathers. Want a golden hen? Try gold glitter or yellow feathers to match the book!
📖 Storytime Tie-In:
The Little Golden Hen is a gentle tale about a hen who finds a big pile of treats and decides to keep it all for herself… until she realizes generosity is far sweeter…
As you read:
- Talk about choices the hen made—what would they do instead?
- Explore the idea of sharing and kindness in real-life situations
👉 Click here to read more or order your copy of The Little Golden Hen
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🌟 Extend the Learning
- Pretend play: Let your child tell their own “hen” story using their puppet
- Math connection: Count “candy” pieces and divide them up among stuffed animals
- Bible connection: Talk about verses like Luke 6:38 — “Give, and it will be given to you…”
This is more than a craft—it’s a conversation starter, a hands-on reading tool, and a sweet moment shared with your little learner.
Blessings,
—Shannon Mokry
