Every pirate needs a trusty sidekick, and nothing says pirate life like a bright and bold parrot sitting on their shoulder. This easy pirate parrot craft is perfect for kids, especially preschoolers who love pirate crafts, animal crafts, and anything that lets them paint, cut, and glue. Using a simple paper plate and some construction paper, your little ones can create their very own pirate parrot to join them on summer adventures, storytime fun, or pretend play.
Pirates and parrots just go hand in hand, don’t they? Kids always get such a kick out of the idea of a pirate with a colorful parrot on their shoulder, squawking away while they hunt for treasure.
That’s why this paper plate pirate parrot craft is such a fun choice. It’s simple enough for preschoolers but still creative and engaging for older kids too.
Whether you’re planning a pirate party, celebrating talk like a pirate day (today!), looking for a preschool parrot craft, or just looking for new pirate parrot craft ideas, this one is sure to be a hit.
Materials Needed for your Parrot Pirate Kids Crafts
You don’t need many supplies, and I’ve included a printable template to make it even easier.
To make this pirate parrot craft, you will need:
- Paper plate
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black paint
- Paint brush
This simple list makes it easy to pull together, and most of the materials are things you probably already have at home in your craft cupboard.
How to Make a Pirate Parrot
Follow along with the simple step by step instructions below to make your own pirate parrot shoulder craft with the kids.
How to make your Pirate Parrot Craft
A bright and cheeky pirate parrot made from a paper plate and construction paper – the perfect easy pirate craft for kids to cut, paint, and glue!
Materials
- Paper plate
- Construction papers
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black paint
- Paint brush
- Optional - free printable template
Tools
- Printer if using template
Instructions
- Cut out the templates and trace them onto the corresponding construction paper starting with the parts for the pirate hat
- Cut the paper plate as shown in the step-by-step photos and paint it black to form the pirate’s hat.
Allow it to dry completely before moving on. - Assemble the pirate’s hat details and glue them onto the paper plate.
- Now take one more paper plate, cut it as shown and prepare the templates for the parrots body
- Next, assemble the parrot body by attaching the colorful pieces
- Cut out the face details - eyes, beak and eye patch
- Glue to the face, which is already attached to the body
- Finally, glue the hat to the parrot and let your pirate bird come to life!
This pirate parrot craft is very kid-friendly, but little ones may need some help with scissors or waiting for the paint to dry. It’s a great activity for preschoolers, school-aged kids, or even as a family craft project.
Kids love pirates, and they love animals, so combining the two is always a win. This paper plate pirate parrot is colorful, playful, and encourages creativity as children get to design their very own pirate bird. It’s also a great way to work on fine motor skills like cutting and gluing while enjoying themed craft activities.
One of the great things about this pirate parrot craft is how flexible it can be. You can stick to the traditional red, green, and yellow parrot colors, or let kids choose any wild and wacky shades they like.
Rainbow feathers, sparkly pirate hats, or even a glow-in-the-dark bird are all fair game. The more creative, the better and each parrot will end up with its own personality.
This activity also ties in really well with storytime. After making the craft, you can read pirate books together or let kids come up with their own pirate adventures starring their new parrot friend.
It’s a chance to spark imaginative play, storytelling, and maybe even a few giggles when your little ones try out their best pirate parrot sayings.
Free Printable Pirate Parrot Template
To make things easier, we’ve created a pirate parrot craft template you can download and print.
The printable template includes all the pieces you need to cut out and assemble, making this an easy pirate parrot craft for preschoolers and older kids alike.
Terms of use: This pirate parrot craft pdf is free for personal use and classroom use, not for commercial use.
This free printable pirate parrot craft is a great option if you’re running a pirate-themed activity at school, daycare, or even for a summer party at home.
More Pirate Craft Ideas
If your kids enjoyed this pirate parrot craft, why not explore even more pirate crafts? You can try a pirate parrot coloring page, a pirate parrot picture to decorate, or even make your own pirate parrot names list for fun pretend play.
You’ll find plenty of pirate art craft ideas in our collection of free printables and kids crafts to keep the adventure going.
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More Paper Plate Crafts for Kids
Paper plate crafts are always a favorite because they’re simple, affordable, and so versatile. If your kids enjoyed making this pirate parrot, they’ll love trying out even more fun paper plate activities to keep the creativity going!
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Share Your Pirate Parrot
We’d love to see how your kids’ pirate parrots turn out. If you make this pirate parrot craft, share a photo of your parrot creation with us! Whether your child goes for bright tropical colors, a classic pirate bird look, or even makes up funny pirate parrot sayings, it’s all part of the fun.
If you enjoyed this pirate parrot craft, don’t forget to share this blog post with friends, family, or in your favorite craft groups. It helps more parents and teachers discover fun and simple activities for kids!
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.