Easy Unicorn Paper Plate Craft for Storytime
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 Unicorn is the perfect companion activity for Bubbles and the Big Race. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own unicorn while remembering the story.
Whether you are reading at home, adding it to a homeschool unit study, or looking for a fun classroom activity, this craft is sure to bring smiles!
About Bubbles and the Big Race.
Meet the unicorns from Bubbles and the Big Race. This story features more than just a dragon named Bubbles. It also features a herd of unicorns, and one little unicorn in particular needs to learn a lesson about good sportsmanship. You can read more about the book here:
Perfect for ages 3–8, Bubbles and the Big Race is a story that kids can really relate too.
This small craft is a fun way for children to connect with the story. I hope your kids enjoy making it as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Supplies Needed:
- Paper Plate in color of your choice
- printer and paper
- scissors
- glue
- oblong googly eyes (1 /2 inch or size desired)-optional
- small piece of ribbon or yarn plus tape (optional for hanging)
Directions
- Print out the template pieces. Pieces are sized for dinner plates, adjust sizes for smaller plates.
- Cut out pieces.
- Layout the pieces to deside where each piece fits best. For best results don’t skip this part.
- Suggested layout order:
- mane
- horn
- muzzle
- eyes
- horn
- forlock
- ears.
- When happy with the look, glue down all the pieces, botton pieces first.
- If using googly eyes, then swap them in at this point.
- If you desire to hang this project add a small loop of yarn or ribbon and tape on the back.
Extend the Learning
Crafts are a wonderful way to help children connect with the books they read. After making your Unicorn Paper Plate Craft take some time to talk about the story:
- Can you retell me the story?
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- Did you learn anything?
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Blessings,
—Shannon L. Mokry
