Poodle Paper Plate Craft for Kids | Free Printable Dog Craft Template
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 Craft is the perfect companion activity for Yes, I’m a Poodle!. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own paper plate poodle while remembering fun of learning more about poodles.
Whether you are reading at home, adding it to a homeschool unit study, or looking for a fun classroom activity, this poodle craft is sure to bring smiles to every face!
About Yes, I’m a Poodle!
Meet Theo— the Poodle behind the book.
Theo is a working dog, he is service companion to his handler, the author and illustrator of his book. When he is out and about, he garners so much attention, that a book seemed like the perfect answer. While Yes, I’m a Poodle!, isn’t a story book, more of a funny nonfiction and education book all about Poodles. That description might sound a little dull or boring, this book is definitely NOT dull!
Made for ages 3–100+, Yes, I’m a Poodle! is a story that humorous book meant to delight the readers.
This small craft is a fun way for children to connect with the story.
Supplies Needed:
- paper plate (I recommend white or gray, but any color you want will work)
- color printer and paper
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes
- Black marker or crayon
- Cotton balls, pompoms or sticky gems – optional
How to Make Your
- Download and Print Templates
- Cut out ears and nose.
- Glue the ear pieces towads the top of the plate.
- Glue cotton balls or pompoms in the space between the ears.
- Use black marker or crayon to draw the face shape between the ears.
- Glue on nose
- Glue on googly eyes.
- Glue additonal cotton balls or pompoms to the ears.
- Glue on the collar decorations under the face
- Optional: draw lines from where the ears connect to the face down to the sides of the collar decoration for a neck.
Extend the Learning
Crafts are a wonderful way to help children connect with the books they read. After making your paper plate poodles take some time to talk about the story:
- What do you remember about the book?
- What was your favorite part?
- Did you learn anything?
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Blessings,
—Shannon L. Mokry
