The kids will have so much fun making this Pilgrims Paper Plate Craft! It’s a great Thanksgiving activity for the kids to create on their own. Just gather up the simple supplies needed to get started and the kids will have a blast! Make sure to check out my Thanksgiving Trivia Cards for even more fun for the kids!

Use this fun activity as a great way to get prepared for Thanksgiving. The kids will have a blast creating this simple paper plate craft and having it during the holiday meal to show off to their family and friends.

If you’re looking for even more fun crafts, check out my Melted Beads Apple Suncatcher Craft as well as my Color Matching Popsicle Craft as well.

The steps below are simple and easy to follow and I’ve included each picture step as well!

Scroll down to find out how to make this Thanksgiving paper plate craft!

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE THIS PILGRIMS PAPER PLATE CRAFT

Paper plate
Craft papers
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Popsicle Stick
Marker pen
Printable template

HOW TO MAKE THIS PILGRIMS PLATE CRAFT

Step 1:

Cut out the characters, ship, and backgrounds from the PDF templates.

Step 2:

Glue the character’s clothes on them.

Step 3:

Glue the hat and fur on the character’s heads.

Step 4:

Draw the character’s faces using a marker pen.

Step 5:

Glue the popsicle sticks on the back of the characters.

Step 6:

Glue the masts with the ship.

Step 7:

Then, glue the sails on the masts.

Step 8:

Glue the windows/gunport on the ship.

Step 9:

Glue a popsicle stick on the back of the ship.

Step 10:

Take the paper plate and cut the corners to put the popsicle sticks through.

Step 11:

Take your backgrounds.

Step 12:

Place the backgrounds inside the paper plate.

Step 13:

Place the ship and characters inside the paper plate