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Paper plate lion mane

January 27, 2016 by Kate 16 Comments

Paper plate lion mane and exclusive premiere ticket giveaway by Disney

Sponsored by Disney Junior 

I know I’m not alone when I say that ‘The Lion King’ Disney movie would have to be one of my absolute favourites. I adore the characters, storyline and please don’t get me started on the music. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

The Lion Guard, return of the Roar

Due to its overwhelming success, The Lion King returns, but as a new television series called ‘The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar’. It’s also based on the original movie and featuring all our familiar and favourite characters.

The Lion King returns on Disney

In the series, Kion, son of Simba and Nala, and his many animal friends work together using their own unique talents to problem solve and maintain balance within The Circle of Life.

Parents and children will fall in love once again, as Disney have created something very special with this televisions series. Each episode is full of heart warming and inspirational messages of friendship, teamwork and determination. 

Paper plate lion mane using hand prints and paper plates.
Possum (aged 4 years) is very much looking forward to the television series starting because she’d tell you that a lion is her “favouritest” animal. That said, we couldn’t resist making a simple lion mane using a paper plate. I know it’s hard to believe, but Possum really did most of it herself.

Recommended age: 3 years +
(Active supervision is required on all my activities)

painting hands and printing on paper

To make this simple (and awesome) lion mane you will need –

  • Paper plate x 1
  • Brushes
  • Large piece of white paper
  • Paint (yellow, orange and brown)
  • Coloured paper (yellow, orange and brown)
  • Sticky tape
  • Elastic (optional)

Begin by having your child paint their hand and make a collection of handprints onto the white piece of paper. This is a wonderful way for a child to develop their sensory awareness as they can feel the cool temperature of the paint and scratchy bristles of the brush.

printing with painted hands on paper

Despite being limited to their choice in colours, it’s always wonderfully surprising how creative children can be.

preschooler painting activity of painting hands and printing

Possum soon started making wonderful colour combinations and learning that the most successful handprints needed lots of paint.

poster of hand prints

I’m sure you’ll agree, these handprints are simply adorable and can be a great painting activity for children on its own.

painted paper plates

While the handprints were drying I had Possum finish off the left over paint and decorate around the edge of some paper plates. You only need to paint one paper plate for a lion mane, we got excited and painted two.

tearing paper for fine motor

While the handprints and paper plates were drying I asked Possum to tear strips of coloured paper. She did this with ease and it was fantastic for her fine motor skills.

lion mask with paper plates

Next task was to stick the paper strips down, using sticky tape, around the outside of the paper plate. This was a great opportunity for Possum to have a go at ordering and sticking the paper strips down in a coloured pattern.

Paper plate lion

As the last step, Possum and I used scissors to cut out the dried handprints and stick them to the paper plate frame. I think you’d agree, the final result is spectacular and very much like something you’d see in The Lion King or the upcoming television series, ‘The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar’.

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Craft, Fine Motor, Giveaway, Review, Sponsored Post

Comments

  1. Kelly says

    January 27, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I love her mane! And that she had so much fun with her hand painting ? We wouldn’t be able to see the show in the 30th but hope it is a long season

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    • Kate says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      She would hand print all day if I let her. She loves it so much. Thank you kindly for your comment Kelly. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    January 27, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Love the lion’s mane! I love giraffes so that’s an easy choice 😉

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  3. Bek @ Just For Daisy says

    January 27, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Cute mane!!! My favourite was Simba… I could sing his Just can’t wait to be King in perfect key!! 😉

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  4. Claire @ Life on Wallace says

    January 27, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    Gorgeous mane! My favourite character is Sarabi, she’s a wise and kind mother and loyal mate of Mufasa. She’s also courageous during Scar’s rule.

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    • Kate says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      Thank you Claire! Great answer. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kate - the craft train says

    January 27, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    What a fun craft activity and perfect for pretend play too! I’d love to go to the show but it’s on at the same time as our swimming lesson, lol. Looks great though!

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    • Kate says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      You’re always so kind. Thank you Kate.

      Reply
  6. Melissa says

    January 27, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Rafiki was always my favorite because he was a little mysterious and had an awesome since of humor and a great way of teaching valuable life lessons!
    Cute lion maine too- will try with my 5&4yrs old boys!

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    • Kate says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:22 pm

      Thank you kindly Melissa! I have recorded your entry. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ellen-Marie says

    January 27, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    We love Timon and Pumbaa because of “Hukuna Matata”. We are always talking about trying not to get upset over the little things (like breaking a finger nail – a big deal to a 4 year old haha) and this song helps explain it perfectly! Love the lion mane activity. My son refuses to finger paint because he doesn’t like getting dirty haha

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    • Kate says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      Wonderful comment Ellen-Marie. Thank you for your entry.

      Reply
  8. Karyn Munro says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    My girls just love Simba.. They say she is just toooo adorable!

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  9. Karyn Munro says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    My girls just love Simba.. They say he is just toooo adorable!

    Reply

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