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Paper · The activity desk
Paper plate lion face
Draw a lion face and make a patterned mane around it.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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One plain paper plate and large child-appropriate crayons
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Place the plate and crayons on a clear table.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child and invite them to choose colors and a facial expression.
Let's make it happen
- Draw a lion's eyes, nose, and mouth in the middle of the plate.
- Fill the rim with long lines, curls, or other marks to suggest a mane.
- Give your lion a name and imagine where it might rest.
Make it simpler: Draw the face together and color a few stripes around it.
Clean up: Put crayons away and save or recycle the plate.
Keep the plate away from faces and mouths. Remove broken crayon pieces.