Make a splash with this adorable Hippo Paper Plate Craft!
Perfect for zoo themes, wetland units, or animal studies, this fun hands-on activity helps kids practice cutting, gluing, and sequencing as they create their own happy hippo. With step-by-step visual instructions, task cards, and writing paper, it’s a fantastic way to combine creativity with early learning skills.
What’s Included:
- Printable craft template
- Step-by-step visual instructions
- Single step task cards
- Writing paper
Skills Targeted:
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ELA Skills:
- Comprehension of procedural text
- Sequencing and following step-by-step directions
- Vocabulary building through image-word association
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Cognitive Development:
- Builds independence and confidence
- Encourages creativity and imaginative play
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Fine Motor Practice:
- Cutting, gluing, and assembling pieces
Perfect For:
- Preschool and early elementary learners
- Zoo themes, wetland habitat units, and animal studies
- Fine motor centers and creative writing prompts
- Classrooms, homeschool, or therapy sessions
Each page is 8.5" x 11", but can be resized in your printer settings to fit your needs.
**This is a digital product. You will receive a PDF or .zip file for easy downloading and printing.