Paper Plate Patterns

Looking for easy art ideas? Try a plain paper plate and Crayola® Large Washable Crayons. Young designers dish up this project!

1. Fold a plain paper plate into sections if you like. Or divide it into shapes by drawing lines with Crayola Large Washable Crayons.

2. Create a different design, pattern, or color in each part.

3. Draw more designs on the back of the plate. Can you fill the whole plate with color and designs?

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Large Washable Crayons

household supplies

• Party Express paper plates

"This is a quick and easy art project for all ages-indoors or out! Kids naturally pick up shape and color names."
Rosa R., family child care provider.

"Our 2-year-old scribbles beautiful designs on paper plates while we make dinner. Sometimes she 'reads' her words back to us."
Kyle and Briana B., parents.

Did you know that you can buy 100% tree-free paper? Not a single tree was cut down to make it! Tree-free paper can be made from plants such as kenaf, hemp, bamboo, cotton, flax, banana stalks, and even something called bagasse, (another word for sugar cane). Tree-free paper can also be made from farmers' leftovers, such as corn stalks and wheat straw.