How to Make a Paper Plate Penguin Craft

Paint the Edges
Get out your black paint and paintbrush—this is where the fun begins! Paint the edges of the paper plate black to create the paper plate penguin’s dark back and wings. Don’t worry about painting the middle; leave that part white for the penguin’s belly. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next steps.

Create the Paper Plate Penguin’s Beak and Feet 

On an orange sheet of construction paper, draw a small triangle for the beak and two oval-shaped feet. Cut them out carefully.

Create the Penguin’s Flippers

On a black sheet of construction paper, draw two oval-shaped feet. Cut them out carefully.

Create the Penguin’s Top of Head

Paint the top of the paper plate with black paint right above where you will glue the beak you can make it a triangle shape or oval. 

Attach the Flippers

Once the paint on the plate is dry, use glue to attach the flippers on each side.

Attach the Beak and Feet

Once the paint on the plate is dry, use glue to attach the beak near the center and the feet at the bottom.

Draw the Eyes 

Using a black marker, draw two cute closed or open eyes above the beak. You can get creative by adding eyelashes or eyebrows!