Spring Chick Plate Craft for Kids: Easy DIY Easter Project
Spring is the perfect time to get crafty with kids, and what better way to celebrate the season than with this adorable Chick Plate Craft? This easy and fun project is perfect for Easter celebrations, classroom art activities, or a cozy afternoon of creativity at home. Using simple materials you probably already have, you can help your little ones create a cheerful chick hatching from its egg.
Watch the full tutorial on Instagram here: Chick Plate Craft Reel
what you’ll need:
- 1 white paper plate
- Yellow construction paper (for the chick)
- Orange construction paper (for the beak)
- Blue construction paper (background)
- Glue stick or school glue
- Scissors
- Black and pink markers
Instructions:
1. Create the Chick’s Body
Cut a medium-sized circle out of the yellow construction paper. This will be the chick’s body. If you’re working with younger kids, draw the circle for them to cut along, or pre-cut the shapes in advance.
2. Make and Attach the Beak
Cut a small triangle from the orange paper. Fold it slightly in the center to make it look like an open beak or keep it flat for a simpler version. Glue the beak in the center of the yellow circle.
Step 3: Draw the Face
Use a black marker to draw two round eyes above the beak. Add a little sparkle by drawing a tiny white dot in each eye if you’d like. Then use the pink marker or crayon to gently shade two small circles on the cheeks to give the chick a happy, blushing look.
4. Shape the Cracked Egg
Take a white paper plate and cut it in half using a zigzag pattern to mimic a cracked eggshell. You can lightly draw the zigzag with a pencil first to make cutting easier and more accurate.
5. Assemble the Craft
Place the blue construction paper down as your background. Glue the chick’s body (the yellow circle) near the center. Then glue the bottom half of the cracked egg plate below the chick, and the top half just above its head. The chick should now look like it’s popping out of the egg.
Show Off Your Creation!
We love seeing your unique takes on our craft ideas. If you try this project, be sure to tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #CumborCrafts so we can feature your artwork. Sharing your creation helps inspire other families and classrooms to join in the fun.
