Ready to bring a beloved Bible story to life? This Noah’s Ark Paper Plate Craft is the perfect mix of fun and learning for kids! You can pair this fun art project with a Noah’s ark bible lesson or use it as an opportunity to explore color mixing with your kids as they make their own rainbows. Our free printable template makes this Noah’s ark bible craft so easy and simple.
With colorful rainbows, adorable animals, and a touch of creativity, they’ll love creating their own mini ark while exploring the story of faith, hope, and God’s promises. Let’s get crafting!
Materials
- Paper plate
- Glue
- Markers, pencil crayons or wax crayons
- Paint (red, orange, yellow, green, blue
- Free template and printer
Instructions
Step 1)
Paint a paper plate with rainbow circles. It’s like adding a rainbow to your paper plate, but it goes all the way around. Wait for your plate to dry completely as you’re doing the next steps.
Step 2)
Color in the template pieces with pencil crayons, markers or wax crayons.
Step 3)
Cut out all the template pieces.
Step 4)
Glue the template pieces to your dry, painted paper plate. The boat piece should be glued to the bottom of the plate and the animals can be glued inside the boat, or to the paper plate behind the top of the boat.
Video Instructions
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Noah’s Ark Craft Template Download
You can print this Noah’s ark craft template on regular white printer paper. If your children are very young and have a hard time cutting out the little details, you may want to cut out the template pieces with or for them. Young kids should be supervised by an adult during craft time, especially while handling safety scissors.
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Tips & Troubleshooting
Prep Ahead for Younger Kids
If you’re crafting with toddlers or preschoolers, consider pre-cutting the template pieces and pre-painting the paper plates. This allows them to focus on coloring and gluing, which are perfect for their fine motor skills. For younger students, you can also save time by using animal stickers instead of gluing down the free printable animal craft kit pieces.
Manage the Mess
Paint can get messy, especially with younger kids. Lay down newspaper, use a washable tablecloth, or craft outdoors if weather permits. Keep wipes or a damp cloth handy for quick cleanups.
Dry Time
If your paper plate is taking too long to dry after you paint it, try placing it in front of a fan or in a pinch, you can use more direct airflow by using a hair dryer.
Introduce Color Mixing Fun
Use this craft as a chance to teach kids about color mixing. If you only have primary colors (red, yellow, and blue), show them how to mix secondary colors like green, orange, and purple to complete their rainbow. It’s a great hands-on way to explore the science of colors!
Benefits of This Noah’s Ark Craft For Kids
Color Recognition and Mixing
Painting the rainbow not only helps with color recognition but it’s also a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of mixing colors to create new ones. It’s a fun and artistic way to learn basic science concepts.
Connection to Nature and Faith
Through crafting, kids can better understand the themes of Noah’s Ark—faith, hope, and nature. Discussing the animals, the colors of the rainbow, and the story behind the craft deepens their learning and emotional connection to the project.
Storytelling and Communication Skills
This fun craft is a great way to connect with the story of Noah’s Ark. Kids can use their finished project as a prop to retell the story in their own words, building their storytelling and communication skills. Use this craft with your Sunday school lesson at church and the kids can take the lesson home with them and share with their family about what they learned!
Fine Motor Skill Development
Cutting, coloring, and gluing are fantastic ways to strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. These activities help prepare kids for writing, tying shoes, and other essential tasks.
Christian Learning and Faith Exploration
This craft provides a hands-on way to engage with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, helping kids understand its themes of obedience, faith, and God’s promises. The rainbow reminds children of God’s covenant, sparking meaningful conversations about His love and care for creation.
Final Thoughts
This Noah’s Ark Paper Plate Craft is not just a creative activity but also a fantastic learning opportunity. From exploring the story of Noah’s Ark to diving into color mixing and rainbow science, this craft blends art, storytelling, and education seamlessly. It’s a wonderful way to make crafting both fun and meaningful for kids of all ages!
Looking for another great Bible activity? Try our Mary and Joseph Handprint Donkey Craft or this cute He is Risen craft for Easter. Stick around Crafty Kids Play for more fun activities and paper plate crafts that kids love to make!
