This simple crow craft is perfect for a cozy afternoon. It uses everyday supplies and gives children lots of freedom to decorate while you enjoy the storytelling and giggles that come with it. 🖤🐦
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Materials
• 1 paper plate per child
• Black paint or black construction paper
• White paper (for eyes)
• Black marker or crayon
• Glue
• Scissors ✂️
• Scrap paper or newspaper to protect the table
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Step-by-Step Directions
1. Cover the table with scrap paper or newspaper 📰 to keep cleanup easy.
2. Make the crow’s body
• Let the children paint the paper plate black 🎨 or
• Help them glue black construction paper over the plate if you want less mess 😊
3. Create the eyes
• Cut two small white circles from paper 👀
• Draw black dots for pupils with a marker
• Glue them near the top of the plate
4. Add the beak
• Cut a small triangle from black paper 🔺
• Glue it just below the eyes
5. Optional feather details
• Draw feather lines with a crayon or marker 🖍️
• Or glue on scraps of black paper for texture
6. Let it dry completely before holding it up and admiring those clever crows 💕
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Gentle Grandma Tips
• Little hands may need help cutting the beak ✂️—you can pre-cut if needed.
• If painting, remind children that crows are “inky black,” but perfection isn’t important 🖤
• Talk about crows while you work—how smart they are, where they live, or what sounds they make 🐦
• Keep wipes nearby for painty fingers 😄
