As a part of my ‘Once Upon a Summer’ series I knew I wanted to include a book or two from the “If You Give” series, as they’re a favorite of my son’s! This paper plate cookie craft is an easy way to explore the book and a fun craft to do for a food series!
Paper plate crafts are some of my favorites for kids because they’re so versatile. I’ve made paper plate elephants, a paper plate crab, even a paper plate ice cream bowl!
Craft Oveview: Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft
Ready In: 5-10 minutes
Makes: One paper plate cookie craft that kids can make while reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!
Supplies: All you need is a paper plate, construction paper, a glue stick and a beige paint stick.
Why You’ll Love It: This is a simple craft that can be a fun activity to read with a classic book!
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Key Supplies
- Paper plate
- Paint Stick (or regular paint, markers, or crayons)
- Construction paper
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How to Make a Paper Plate Cookie
Step 1. Use your paint stick to color the paper plate. Let it dry completely- which only takes a minute or two!
Step 2. Cut out your ‘chocolate chips’ from construction paper and glue them to your plate.
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Ingredients
- 1 paper plate
- 1 beige paint stick (could also use markers, regular paint or crayons)
- 1 piece brown construction paper
- 1 glue stick
Equipment
Instructions
- Using your paint stick, paint the paper plate a beige or brown color. Allow to dry.
- While the plate is drying, cut out your chocolate chips from construction paper. You could cut circles or triangles, or you could use pom poms!
- Using. your glue stick, add your chocolate chips!