This paper plate shape weaving activity is great for preschooler’s fine motor skills and shape recognition. Kids get to paint and wrap yarn! As they wrap the yarn, talk about how many sides the shape has and how many points it has. Ask you child what their favorite shape is!
Supplies needed:
- paper plate
- watercolor paints
- paint brush
- cup of water
- scissors
- yarn
- tape
How To:
Pick a shape you would like to make. There are so many possibilities — square, triangle, heart, circle, a star, and more! My son made a star as part of our Learning Letter S Week.
Start by drawing a shape in the center of the plate and cutting it out.
Kids can paint the plate with a variety of watercolors; be creative! My preschooler loved using paints and had a lot of fun with this activity. Let your plate dry before wrapping it with yarn.
Pick out yarn or string to wrap around your plate. I had some of this rose colored yarn left over from a crochet project, so we used it for this craft. I suggest cutting a 36-inch piece of yarn. You can always cut off any excess yarn when your child is done weaving.
Tape one end of the yarn to the back of the plate and then let your child start wrapping. When you are finished wrapping yarn, cut the yarn (if you have extra) and tape the end to the back of the plate.
You can repeat this paper plate shape weaving activity with other shapes and make a whole bunch. Be sure to make your favorite shape!
Looking for more shape ideas?
-Make shapes out of plastic cups and craft sticks: https://imaginationsrunningwild.com/2021/07/27/lets-make-shapes/
-Basic Shapes Penguin Craft: https://imaginationsrunningwild.com/2022/01/17/basic-shapes-penguin-craft/
-Worksheet — Matching Shapes: draw a line connecting all of the matching shapes.
-Worksheet — Shape Shadow Matching: draw a line from the shape to its matching shadow.
