Looking for a simple and creative wolf craft for kids? This howling wolf paper plate craft is perfect for preschool and elementary school students!
Using just black paper and a paper plate, kids can create a striking wolf silhouette against a glowing full moon.
Whether you’re learning about wild animals, nighttime creatures, or doing a forest-themed unit, this craft is an easy and engaging way to get creative.
At the bottom of this page you’ll find some interesting facts about wolves to discuss as you make your craft!
Wolf Paper Plate Craft
Materials
- Wolf craft printable template
- Paper plate
- Black paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
First, download and print out the wolf craft template, which you can find at the bottom of this page.
Next, cut out the wolf and the trees outline in the template.
Trace the wolf and the trees onto black paper.
Cut out the trees and the wolf. Also cut out a long narrow piece to be the rock that the wolf is standing on.
Now it’s time to make the moon by cutting out the center circle of a paper plate.
Arrange the trees and rock at the bottom of the page to your liking and glue them down. It’s okay if they go outside the circle of the plate, you will trim that off later.
Glue the wolf onto the rock to complete the scene!
Finally, cut off any excess black paper that extends beyond the edges of the “moon”.
And now your howling wolf craft is complete!
Interesting facts about wolves
- Wolves don’t actually howl at the moon – They howl to communicate with their pack, and they tilt their heads up so the sound travels farther.
- Wolves live in packs – A pack is like a wolf family, usually made up of 6–10 wolves that work together to hunt and take care of each other.
- They are great long-distance runners – Wolves can run up to 38 miles per hour (61 km/h) in short bursts and travel more than 30 miles in a single day!
- A wolf’s howl can be heard from miles away – Their howls can travel up to 10 miles (16 km) in open areas to help them communicate with pack members.
- Wolves have excellent senses – They can hear up to six miles away in the forest and have an amazing sense of smell, which helps them track prey.
- They are very social animals – Wolves use body language, facial expressions, and vocal sounds (like howls, growls, and whimpers) to talk to each other.
- Wolf pups are born deaf and blind – They rely on their mother for warmth and food until they can open their eyes and explore.
- Wolves help keep ecosystems healthy – By hunting sick and weak animals, they help balance wildlife populations in their habitat.
- They can survive in many places – Wolves live in forests, mountains, tundras, and even deserts across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- A wolf’s fur keeps them warm in winter – Their thick fur coat helps them survive in freezing temperatures, and they even have furry paws to act like built-in snowshoes!
