I always try to do the arts and craft session with my children everyday, usually we will do it during the evening.
This is one example, the craft that I do with my kids few months back. All you need is just the manilla card, coloured paper, glue and scissor. You can also use the paper plate instead of manilla card. :-)
Draw a big circle on the manilla card. If you use the paper plate just use one. Then draw 2 small circles for the eyes, 1 nose and 2 feet on the coloured paper just like in the picture below.
Cut all of the circles, nose and feet. Draw continuous half circle on the big circle paper. Then fold the big circle paper on both sides (left and right). Color the folded one for the owl's wings. Then fold the upper circle just like in the picture.
Paste the eyes, nose and feet. You can ask your kids to color the nose and feet first before they paste it on the paper. Then, you're done!! Easy and less messy.. Hehe :-) happy trying..