Whether it’s a rainy day and you need a super simple activity or you just need to make it to bedtime, this paper plate umbrella craft is an easy win! It only takes 10-15 minutes can be made lots of different ways depending on how creative your kiddo is feeling. Make a felt weather chart to keep the weather curiosity going!
This was a part of my ‘Once Upon a Summer’ book series! Each week I paired a book, craft, snack and movie together because you know I love a good theme. If you’re interested in more pairings like this check out my Paddington Paper Plate craft or my Paper Plate cookie craft that went with books too!
Craft Overview: Paper Plate Umbrella
Ready In: 10-15 minutes
Makes: One paper plate umbrella craft that kids can make to learn about the weather or when reading a weather-themed book!
Supplies: All you need is a paper plate, construction or cardstock paper, a glue stick and paint in the color of your choice.
Why You’ll Love It: This is a simple craft that can be a fun activity to pair with reading a classic story.
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Key Supplies
- Paper plate
- Cardstock
- Glue stick
- poms, markers, or other ways to decorate.
How to Make a Paper Plate Umbrella
Step 1. Using a paint stick, paint a paper plate in color of choice. Cut the plate in half. You can create scallops or keep it straight, however you want!
Step 2. Cut out a piece o cardstock paper in a ‘J’ shape to make a handle. Glue onto the paper plate. Next, decorate with pom poms, glitter, markers, etc.! Then you’re ready for some rain!
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Ingredients
- 1 paper plate
- 1 piece cardstock paper (any color)
- 1 paint sitck (in color of choice. Could also use markers or paint!)
- 1 glue stick
- misc decorating items lime pom poms, glitter, markers
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Instructions
- Paint your paper plate in the color of your choice. I love using paint markers because they dry so quickly and are less messy!
- Cut your paper plate in half, making scallops if you prefer.
- Cut out a 'J' shaped handle from cardstock paper and glue to the back of the paper plate to create your umbrella handle.
- Decorate the umbrella
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