Easter chick paper plate craft

Get ready to spring into action with a cute seasonal craft - a DIY Easter chick paper plate craft! Perfect for classrooms, rainy days, or creative afternoons at home, this chirpy little chick is guaranteed to brighten any craft table.

Using just a handful of materials like paper plates, card and Bostik's craft glues, you’ll transform a paper plate into a delightful Easter spring chick that's simple to make and that the kids will love!

What you will need

PVA WHITE GLU
EXTRA STRONG GLU DOTS
BLU GLU STICK
1 x A4 piece of white card
2 x yellow paper plates (for the spring chick's body and wings)
1 x piece of orange paper (for the spring chick's beak)
Black and white paper or googly eyes
Scissors
Felt tip pens, pencils or paints

Difficulty

Average time

40 mins

Cost

Print version!

Instructions

Step 1: Cut out the eyes

Every adorable chick needs expressive, googly-style eyes - and you're about to make them pop! To begin:

Cut three different-sized circles for each eye:

2 large white circles
2 mid-sized black circles
2 tiny white circles

Layer and glue them using Blu Glu stick for a smooth, mess-free finish. This layering technique gives your chick paper plate craft personality and charm right from the start.

Step 2: Create the chick's face

Now it’s time to bring your chick to life! Stick the completed eyes in the centre of your first yellow paper plate.

Cut out a small orange triangle or diamond shape to form the beak. Attach it below the eyes using your Blu Glu Stick or PVA white Glu.

This step transforms your plate from ordinary to chirpy and charming.

Step 3: Create the shell

Time to turn your chick into a hatching spring chicken.

Draw two cracked eggshell shapes on your white card and cut them out carefully.

Stick one shell piece on the top of the plate and the other on the bottom using PVA white Glu. Allow a few minutes for drying so your eggshell stays firmly in place.

Step 4: Create your wings

While your adorable chick is drying, let’s craft the wings! Take your second yellow paper plate and sketch two curved wing shapes. Cut them out using scissors.

Flip your chick over once dry and roughly position the wings on the back for a 3D look.

Then, to make sure your chick’s wings stay perfectly placed, use Extra Strong Glu Dots for instant grip and precise positioning.

Tacky's tip

You could always use Removable Glu Dots when sticking the chick's wings in place in case you need to reposition them.

Step 5: You're done!

Check the chick from the front to ensure the wings frame the body perfectly and… just like that, your spring chicken paper plate craft is ready to hatch into the world!

Why this paper plate chick is perfect for spring

This cheerful Easter chick paper plate project isn’t just adorable to display - it’s a wonderfully hands-on learning experience that combines creativity with skill building. As children cut, glue, layer, and assemble their paper plate chick, they naturally develop:

Cutting and layering skills that support fine motor development
Understanding of how different craft glues work
Colour matching and shape recognition through bright yellows, whites, and orange details
Seasonal creativity, exploring themes of spring, Easter, and new beginnings

On top of all that, this Easter craft uses simple, budget-friendly materials, making it ideal for primary classrooms, home crafting sessions, seasonal activity tables, and more! Display your finished chicks on walls, windows, or Easter-themed bulletin boards - they bring instant spring cheer wherever they go.