{"id":4879,"date":"2023-11-20T11:35:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T19:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=4879"},"modified":"2024-04-24T09:01:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:01:57","slug":"learn-how-to-create-a-paper-plate-panda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learn-how-to-create-a-paper-plate-panda\/4879","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Create a Paper Plate Panda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn How to Create a Paper Plate Panda<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in search of a craft project that combines imaginative play with artistic expression, get ready for a panda-monium of fun! This Paper Plate Panda craft project not only lets kids unleash their inner artist but also encourages imaginative role-play in the world of pandas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make a Paper Plate Panda - &quot;Make It!&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y87cIbapCnE?list=PLlG8Y2sj2t1EQAUsQ2Mj3ienHa9sACsAL\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This delightful craft is easy to create and offers opportunities for creative play as kids imagine the personalities of their pandas and their world in a bamboo forest. Let your child&#8217;s creativity roam wild and join them in creating this adorable Paper Plate Panda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded-corners has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2d56be;border-width:3px;background-color:#eff2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>What You&#8217;ll Need to Create a Paper Plate Pand<\/strong><\/strong>a<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two paper plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A piece of white paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A piece of black paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black and white paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A paintbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black marker, a pencil, and other drawing supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stapler or tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Instructions for Making Your Paper Plate Panda<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 1: <strong><strong>Gather Your Materials and Set Up Your Workspace<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border rounded-corners\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Step-1-Supplies-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Supplies needed for a paper plate panda craft. Glue, marker, paper plates, stapler, tape, scissors, black and white paper, pencil. \" class=\"wp-image-5879\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Step-1-Supplies-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Step-1-Supplies-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Step-1-Supplies-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Step-1-Supplies.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Before you start your panda craft, ensure you have all the necessary materials listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear a comfortable workspace where your imagination can roam freely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 2: Start Cutting Shapes for the Panda<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>To bring your panda to life, begin by cutting out the shapes you&#8217;ll need from your paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need two large black ovals for the panda&#8217;s eyes, two smaller white and black circles for the inner part of the eyes, a black triangle for the panda&#8217;s nose, and black circle-shaped ears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, cut out some black rectangle-shaped pieces for the panda&#8217;s arms and legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Cutting the shapes for a paper plate panda craft from ABCmouse. \" class=\"wp-image-5880\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 3: Create the Panda\u2019s Body<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border rounded-corners\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Gluing two paper plates together. \" class=\"wp-image-5881\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-1.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Turn one plate upside down\u2014this will be used as the panda\u2019s body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, place the upside down plate on top of the right-side-up plate and glue them together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 4: Design Your Adorable Panda <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Next, glue on the arms and legs to the lower, upside-down plate. Then glue the ears to the top plate. Now it&#8217;s time to give your panda some personality. Add all the facial features by gluing on your pre-cut pieces. Don\u2019t forget to draw on the mouth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While waiting for the glue to dry, add any unique details that make your panda look as captivating and imaginative as you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-2-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Gluing on the arms and legs of the paper plate panda. \" class=\"wp-image-5882\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-2-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-2-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-2-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-Cutting-2.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Step 5: Unleash Your Inner Panda<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border rounded-corners\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda--1200x657.png\" alt=\"Drawing on the face of this fun paper plate panda craft from ABCmouse. \" class=\"wp-image-5883\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda--1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda--300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda--768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Paper-Plate-Panda-.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>With your finished panda in hand, use your imagination to help it explore bamboo forests and more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your panda like to munch on bamboo shoots, roll around in fluffy panda style, or engage in playful antics, just as a real panda would? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even go a step further and create a unique panda persona with a name and backstory. Or, you can create a second Paper Plate Panda as a pal. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into a world of creative fun with this Paper Plate Panda craft project. It&#8217;s an imaginative adventure that blends artistic expression and playful exploration, ideal for kids to unleash their inner artist. Simple to craft, this project sets the stage for enchanting journeys into a bamboo forest wonderland. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":5885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[34,35],"class_list":["post-4879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","tag-activities","tag-crafts"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4879","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4879"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4879\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}