3. Paper Plate Masks

Kids love pretending to be their favorite animals or characters — and paper plate masks make that possible!

How to Make:

  • Cut eye holes in a paper plate.
  • Decorate with crayons, markers, or paint.
  • Add paper ears, feathers, or yarn for hair.
  • Attach a popsicle stick as a handle or punch holes for a string.

Design Tips:

  • Create themed masks — jungle animals, superheroes, or storybook characters.
  • Use recycled materials like buttons or fabric scraps for decoration.

Why It’s Great: This craft encourages imaginative play and storytelling while letting kids express personality through art.