Looking for a whimsical craft to celebrate fall? I’ve got you covered! I’m going to show you how to create the most adorable paper plate mushroom using simple materials you probably already have at home. This is a fun hands-on activity that lets kids get a little messy with paint and helps them see how they can turn everyday items into something cool. It’s also the perfect craft for those rainy days or a lazy weekend. Grab your little ones and let’s get crafting!

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Supplies for Paper Plate Mushroom Craft
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Mushroom template
- Pencil
- Spouncer (round foam brush)
- Paint palette or cup
- Foam brush or paintbrush
- Recycled cardboard (cereal or snack box)
- Paint

Directions
- First, fold your paper plate in half then use scissors to cut it.
- Next, add a few drops of red paint to a paint palette or cup.
- Use a foam brush or paintbrush to apply the red paint to the paper plate. Then set it aside to dry.
- Download and print the mushroom stem template then cut it out. Place it on a recycled cardboard square. Then use a pencil to trace the template on the cardboard.
- Use scissors to cut out mushroom stem then glue it to the back of the painted paper plate.
- Finally, add white paint to a paint palette or cup. Now dip the spouncer (round foam brush) in the white paint then stamp the paper plate to complete this mushroom craft.








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- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- Full of Fall by April Pulley Sayre
- Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber
- A Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
- Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone
- Fallon Favors Fall by Tiffany Obeng
- Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak










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