This spider paper plate craft is a budget-friendly Halloween craft that preschoolers love! With just a plate, paint, and pipe cleaners, you can create your own adorable spider that can be hung up as a Halloween decoration. Whether you’re looking for spider crafts, Halloween crafts, or paper plate crafts, this is a great one to make!
And, if you want more spider crafts, check out this spider handprint craft!
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Spider Books For Kids
The Very Busy Spider– This rhythmic book is a multi-sensory feast for kids! When a busy spider is spinning her web, she doesn’t let others distract her.
I’m Trying To Love Spiders– This is the book for all those kids out there who are afraid of spiders! Kids will learn incredible facts about spiders to help them love spiders a little more (and hopefully not squish them anymore!)
What You’ll Need For This Spider Paper Plate Craft
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How To Make A Spider Paper Plate Craft
1. Paint the paper plate black.
2. Let the paint dry completely before moving on.
3. Glue two googly eyes on the plate.
4. Cut the black pipe cleaners in half.
5. Glue 3 pipe cleaners to each side of the paper plate for the legs.
6. Use the white marker to draw a smile on the plate.
7. Bend the ends of the pipe cleaners to create the spider legs. Bend the ends into a Z shape.
Fun Variations For This Spider Paper Plate Craft
Use black construction paper strips instead of pipe cleaners for the legs
Try black yarn or string for softer, more flexible legs
Make a “glow-in-the-dark” version using glow paint for a nighttime spider effect
Pair with a book about spiders (fiction or nonfiction) for a literacy connection
Turn into a counting activity by requiring a specific number of legs
Halloween Crafts For Preschoolers
Paper Plate Candy Corn Craft– Use a paper plate and paint to create a giant candy corn!
Witch Handprint Craft– Create an adorable Halloween witch using your child’s handprint!
Spider Paper Plate Craft
Make a spooky spider paper plate craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly Halloween project is perfect for building fine motor skills.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Halloween, Paper Plate Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Paper plate
- Black paint
- Glue
- Paintbrush
- Black pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- White marker
Instructions
- Paint the paper plate black.
- Let the paint dry completely before moving on.
- Glue two googly eyes on the plate.
- Cut the black pipe cleaners in half.
- Glue 3 pipe cleaners to each side of the paper plate for the legs.
- Use the white marker to draw a smile on the plate.
- Bend the ends of the pipe cleaners to create the spider legs. Bend them into a Z shape.
