Hippo Paper Plate Craft with Visual Instructions

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: ELA Skills: Comprehension of procedural text Sequencing and following step-by-step directions Vocabulary building through image-word association Cognitive Development: Builds independence and confidence Encourages creativity and imaginative play 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 Cl