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Sssss…S is for snake! Make your own coiled snake with a paper plate and markers! Hang it from the ceiling or set it on top of a table-top for maximum enjoyment.

Gather Tools and Materials

 
Construction Paper
Craft Glue
Markers
Paper Plate
Single Hole Punch
Yarn
Scissors
  • Paper Plate Snake
  • Paper Plate Snake
Even snakes can jam!


Let's Get Started!

 

1
Decorate.

Color both sides of your paper plate any way you like.
Paper Plate Snake

2
Draw a spiral.

Draw a spiral starting on the outside and ending in the center.
Paper Plate Snake

3
Cut the spiral.

Cut along your spiral until you reach the center. When you’re finished cutting you should be able to see the snake you made.
Paper Plate Snake

4
Draw a rectangle.

Draw a small rectangle on a piece of red or pink construction paper.
Paper Plate Snake

5
Cut out the rectangle.

Cut the small rectangle of red or pink construction paper to make a tongue. Cut a tiny triangle out on one end in order for it to look more like a snake’s tongue!
Paper Plate Snake

6
Glue the tongue.

Glue this piece at the mouth.
Paper Plate Snake

7
Hang it up.

If you want to hang your snake punch a hole where the eye would go and tie a piece of yarn.
Paper Plate Snake