Put Me In The Zoo Craft For Preschoolers

You are going to love this cute Put me in the Zoo craft for preschoolers. It is the perfect Dr Seuss craft to accompany the book, 'Put Me in the Zoo'. Not only is this leopard paper plate craft fun and easy to make using just basic supplies, but it also really helps bring this favourite story to life. 

 
Have fun making your own polka-dot leopard craft that is special enough to be exhibited in the zoo! This Put me in the zoo craft for preschoolers is extra special as the spots are created with fingerprints. 

This craft would be great to make after reading Put Me in the Zoo. You could even make it to celebrate Dr Seuss Day on March 2nd (also known as National Read Across America day). 

If you are looking for more Dr Seuss Crafts check out these ideas:

• Cat in the Hat Craft
• The Lorax truffula Tree Craft
• Thing 1 and Thing 2 Craft

If you have any paper plates left after making your put me in the zoo craft check out some of our other paper plate crafts like this paper plate cat craft. 

Put Me in the Zoo Craft for Preschoolers

Put Me in the Zoo Craft - Supplies:

• Paper plate
• Paint - yellow, green, blue, purple, orange, pink
• Small googly eyes
• Black marker
• Yellow cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue or tape

How to make a Paper Plate Put me in the Zoo Leopard Craft

STEP 1: Paint your paper plate

Begin by painting a paper plate yellow. Let it dry completely.

 

STEP 2: Add ears to your paper plate

While the yellow paint is drying, cut two rounded topped ears out of yellow cardstock. Once the paper plate has dried glue or tape the ears to the top of the paper plate.

STEP 3: Draw your leopard face

Making sure the paint on the paper plate is completely dry,  glue on two googly eyes and then use the black marker to draw a nose and a mouth to complete your leopard's face. 

STEP 4: Add fingerprint spots to your leopard

Now, gather the coloured paints for the spots. You will need green, blue, purple, orange, and pink or red paint. Add a little of each colour to a paper plate. 

Dip the tip of your finger in one of the paint colours. Then use your paint-covered finger to start making spots over the paper plate.

 

Continue making fingerprint spots for your Put Me in the Zoo leopard until he’s complete.

This Put me in the zoo craft for preschoolers is such a fun activity to go along with the Dr Seuss book and a perfect activity to celebrate Dr Seuss Day!

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