Simple Paper Plate Mouse Craft for Preschoolers and Early Elementary Kids
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 the perfect companion activity for The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own paper plate mouse while remembering the joy they felt reading or listening to the story.
Whether you are reading at home, adding it to a homeschool unit study, or looking for a fun classroom activity, this paper plate mouse is sure to bring smiles!
About The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant:
Meet the mouse from the book — The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant (The Little Pink Elephant has her own book and separate crafts)
Perfect for ages 3–8, The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant is a story that that touches the heart of children and adults alike. Its the story of finding friendship between the most unlikely pair. Showing the timeless truth that friendship has nothing to do with what you look like, and everything to do with what you care about.
This small craft is a fun way for children to connect with the story and hone in on their crafting skills at the same time.
Supplies Needed:
- Gray paper plate
- color printer and paper
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes
- Black marker or crayon(for the mouth and optional whiskers)
- Stapler (optional)
How to Make Your Mouse
- Download and Print Templates
- Cut out all pieces
- Glue the Gray triangle to the bottom half of the plate, this is the muzzle and nose.
- Then glue the earpieces together into a stack as shown.
- Once the ears are dry, glue to the top of the head as shown. Glue to the front or back let the child choose.
- Optionally glue on the small pink cheeks
- Attach large googly eyes.
- With Marker or crayon draw the mouth
- Optional draw on whiskers
- Glue the tail to the back of the plate
Extend the Learning
Crafts are a wonderful way to help children connect with the books they read. After making your mouse, take some time to talk about the story:
- Can you retell me the story?
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- Who do you relate to more? The mouse or the elephant?
- Did you learn anything?
Get the Free Template
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Blessings,
—Shannon L. Mokry
