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Peaceful Paper Plate Dove

  • History & Social Studies
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 1-3

Create your own handmade symbol of peace with this paper plate dove craft!

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Materials


Acrylic Paint
Pastel Fuzzy Sticks
Natural Fuzzy Sticks

2 White Paper Plate

Markers

Scissors

Tape

Hot Glue/Craft Glue* Adult Supervision Recommended

Instructions


Step  1.

Print out the template for the dove by clicking the “Download Printable” button above.

Step  1.

Print out the template for the dove by clicking the “Download Printable” button above.

Step  2.

Cut out template.

Step  2.

Cut out template.

Step  3.

Trace and cut out each shape twice, once on each paper plate. Be sure the edges of the wings and tail are on the ruffled edge of the plate for texture.

Step  3.

Trace and cut out each shape twice, once on each paper plate. Be sure the edges of the wings and tail are on the ruffled edge of the plate for texture.

Step  4.

Paint or color in an orange beak and eye on each side of the body shape.

Step  4.

Paint or color in an orange beak and eye on each side of the body shape.

Step  5.

Cut 2 pastel fuzzy sticks into 4 pieces.

Step  5.

Cut 2 pastel fuzzy sticks into 4 pieces.

Step  6.

Fold each piece in half, and wrap them around a tan fuzzy stick, as shown. Twist to secure! 

Step  6.

Fold each piece in half, and wrap them around a tan fuzzy stick, as shown. Twist to secure! 

Step  7.

Fold each side in half, to create 2 olive leaves.

Step  7.

Fold each side in half, to create 2 olive leaves.

Step  8.

Repeat until you have a 3” olive branch.

Step  8.

Repeat until you have a 3” olive branch.

Step  9.

Tape the end of the branch to the inside of one of the body shapes.

Step  9.

Tape the end of the branch to the inside of one of the body shapes.

Step  10.

Glue the body shapes together and fold the tail out, as shown.

Step  10.

Glue the body shapes together and fold the tail out, as shown.

Step  11.

Glue the wings onto each side of the body, as shown.

Step  11.

Glue the wings onto each side of the body, as shown.

Teacher's Corner

Create your own dove while learning how this bird became a universal symbol of peace!

Lesson Objectives

  • Around the World: The white dove shares the same symbolic meaning for many cultures around the world. This bird often appears in biblical references, folk tales, and Native American oral tradition. What does the dove symbolize for your students?
  • Peace For All: Although a dove holding an olive branch is found in art and literature, there are many other symbols of peace. As a class, share the common signs of peace you and your students see around their community!

Follow-up Discussion

Peace is an especially important topic to discuss during Black History Month. Equality and social justice work hand-in-hand with peace. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” How can your students set goals for peace?