Get ready for an egg-citing Easter crafting adventure that’s fun for kids of all ages! This perfect Easter craft comes with a free printable template, making it a breeze for little hands to create a scene full of of bunnies, eggs, and colorful surprises. Let’s get started so you can make your own Easter bunny puppet craft with paper plates!
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Why You’ll Love This Easter Bunny Craft
This Easter Bunny Puppet craft is a delightful blend of creativity and play, offering a perfect way for kids to engage in crafting while enjoying the interactive fun of puppets. From choosing vibrant colors for the eggs to bringing their bunny creation to life with a popsicle stick, children get to explore their imagination, enhance fine motor skills, and create a charming Easter scene that’s as unique as they are.
Materials
- Two paper plates
- Blue and green paint
- Popsicle stick
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Glue
- Construction paper: pink, purple, yellow, beige, brown, red, white
- Pink and black markers/pens
Instructions
Step 1)
Paint one paper plate blue and let it dry completely.
Step 2)
Cut a second paper plate in half and then cut the flat edge into the shape of hills. Paint this paper plate section green.
Step 3)
Download the free template from this article, print it and cut it out.
Step 4)
Trace the template pieces onto colored construction paper. Use the brown construction paper for the Easter basket, the beige construction paper for the bunny, and the remaining yellow, purple and pink construction paper for the Easter eggs.
After tracing the template pieces, cut them out from the construction paper.
Step 5)
Cut out dots, stripes and zig-zags from red construction paper.
Step 6)
Glue the red dots onto the pink egg, the red stripes onto the purple egg and red zig-zags onto the yellow egg.
Step 7)
With a black marker, add hand-drawn details to the construction paper Easter basket in a cross-hatched pattern. Glue the easter eggs in place inside the Easter basket.
Step 8)
Add hand-drawn details to the Easter bunny with pink and black pen. Draw on the eyes, nose and bunny’s whiskers. Attach the bunny to a popsicle stick using glue or double-sided tape.
Step 9)
Cut cloud shapes out of white construction paper and attach them to the blue paper plate with glue.
Step 10)
Attach the green paper plate piece to the blue paper plate with glue, double-sided tape or staples. Remember to leave space at the bottom for the popsicle stick bunny to be able to move around.
Step 11)
Attach the Easter basket full of eggs onto the blue paper plate with glue and then slide the bunny popsicle stick puppet in between the paper plate layers.
Step 12)
Move the popsicle stick up and down to make your Easter bunny hop around and play!
Video Instructions
If you prefer watching video instructions, check out the YouTube channel for CraftyKidsPlay! You can watch the How To Video for this Easter Bunny Paper Plate Puppet Craft right here!
Template Download
This Easter Craft Template is for your own personal use only, not for resale or commercial use. You can print this template at home on regular white paper or light card stock for repeated use. Use the button below this next image to download your own PDF template.
Tips & Troubleshooting
Prepare Materials in Advance:
Ensure all materials are prepared and organized before starting the craft. This minimizes disruptions and keeps the crafting process smooth and enjoyable.
Use Washable Paint:
Opt for washable paints to make cleanup easier, especially when working with young children. This allows them to freely explore color mixing without concerns about stains.
Encourage Creativity with Colors:
Instead of providing specific colors, encourage children to choose their own colors for the Easter eggs, bunny rabbit, and background. This fosters creativity and allows for a diverse array of artistic expressions.
Supervise Scissor Use:
If younger children are involved, supervise the use of scissors to ensure safe cutting. Alternatively, provide pre-cut shapes for younger participants.
Encourage Storytelling:
Prompt children to think about the story behind their Easter bunny craft. This storytelling element adds an extra layer of creativity to this easy Easter craft.
Tips For Unevenly Cut Pieces:
If components appear uneven after cutting, guide children in adjusting the placement or trimming excess paper for a more balanced look.
Tips For When Components Won’t Stick:
If paper components are not sticking well, consider using stronger adhesive like glue dots or a hot glue gun for a more secure attachment.
Variation Ideas
Personalized Bunny Features:
Let children customize this cute bunny craft by adding accessories such as bows, hats, or even glasses. This allows for a wide range of bunny personalities. You could add a tiny pom pom nose or tail or change the bunny face with different details.
Background Details:
Instead of clouds, create a nature-inspired background by adding flowers, butterflies, or a sun. This variation transforms the scene and allows for imaginative storytelling with this fun craft.
Bunny Fur:
Instead of a plain bunny, encourage children to create a bunny with colorful fur. They can use cotton balls, yarn, or colored paper strips to give their adorable bunny a unique and vibrant appearance.
Customize the Easter Eggs:
This is a great activity for customization. Both younger kids and older children can customize this craft by picking their craft supplies for the Easter eggs.
Benefits of This Bunny Puppet Craft For Kids
Fine Motor Skills Development:
This Easter bunny craft offers an engaging opportunity for children to enhance their fine motor skills. From painting the paper plates to cutting out intricate shapes and details, these activities involve precise movements that contribute to the development of hand-eye coordination and control.
Cognitive Skills and Creativity:
Following the step-by-step instructions and tracing the template pieces onto colored construction paper encourages cognitive development. Additionally, the creative aspects of designing and decorating the Easter eggs and basket foster imaginative thinking and artistic expression.
Color Recognition and Coordination:
Choosing and using various colors for the Easter eggs, bunny, and other elements of the craft helps children refine their color recognition skills. Coordinating colors and patterns during the decorating process further enhances their visual coordination.
Hand-Eye Coordination through Decorative Details:
Attaching dots, stripes, and zig-zags to the Easter eggs with precision requires careful hand-eye coordination. This step not only adds decorative elements but also aids in the refinement of fine motor skills.
Imagination and Storytelling:
Creating an Easter scene with a bunny, eggs, and a basket sparks imagination. Children can use this craft as a storytelling prop, inventing tales about their hopping Easter bunny and the adventures of collecting colorful eggs.
Final Thoughts
The best part of this cute paper plate bunny craft is seeing the joy light up children’s faces as they bring their Easter bunnies to life.
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity for a rainy day, or looking to add an Easter bunny craft to your lesson plan for a classroom full of kids, this craft is a great way to start spreading some Easter cheer and enjoying the holiday season.
Stick around Crafty Kids Play for more easy craft ideas, sensory activities and free printable resources for kids for every time of year. Happy Easter!
