Take a deep dive and explore the underwater with Ocean Crafts for Kids. These easy sea crafts for kids are a great addition to under the sea activities for kids besides being fun.
Club these ocean themed crafts with United Nations SDG 14: “Life Below Water” to educate your children about the significance of ocean life and the threats it faces. Over the years, marine pollution & acidification has increased significantly, impacting the sea life and marine ecosystems adversely.
Much can be done to protect our oceans through small mindful efforts. Raising awareness is of utmost importance. And while you teach your kids about oceans, make it fun by adding in ocean arts and crafts ideas or simply sneak in a fact or two while you make these cute ocean crafts.
Easy Ocean Crafts
Get creative juices flowing with these fun ocean craft ideas. From Sharks to mermaids, there are so many fun ocean crafts for kids to explore and make. And the best part, most of these under the sea crafts use simple, easy to find supplies and are quick to make.
Besides, these crafts are a fun and easy way to explore ocean life with kids and help them explore the marine ecosystems.
1. Puffer Fish Craft
Puffer fish is one of the most fascinating creatures of the sea and so is this fun sea craft for preschoolers. Great for their budding fine motor skills, this puffer fish ocean paper craft is quirky, takes little time and doubles up as an ocean-inspired rocking DIY paper toy.
Fun Fact: Puffer fish is also known as blowfish. In Japan, it is known as Fugu and is considered a delicacy.
2. Jellyfish Paper Craft
Jellyfish crafts are a great addition to ocean-themed unit. Easy to make, this jellyfish craft for kids comes with a printable template that makes it easy to make. All you need is construction paper and glue to make this cute ocean craft with printable.
3. Shark Craft
Shark crafts are a quintessential fish craft when it comes to ocean theme and not limited to just Shark week or unit study!
This fun ocean craft idea blends crafts with arts seamlessly in a fun and creative way. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kinder and older kids.
Related: Debunk the myths surrounding these creatures and Learn All About Sharks to help conserve them.
4. Rainbow Fish Craft
Explore the colours and wonders on the deep blue sea with this fun Rainbow fish craft. This beautiful ocean craft for kindergarteners is a pure delight to make and is sure to get kids as well as adults excited.
Related: Rainbow fish aren’t the only colourful animals. There are plenty of more Rainbow Animals that boost a wide array of colours.
5. Paper Plate Crab
Paper plate crafts are always a big hit with kids. And this easy and quick paper plate crab makes for a fun ocean craft for toddlers. We bet young kids, from toddlers to kindergarteners, will love making these cute crustaceans as a part of their ocean-theme unit.
Quick Tip: Pair these crafts with Animal Trivia for Kids to sneak in cool animal fun facts!
6. Toilet Paper Roll Mermaid
If you are looking for creative ocean crafts beyond the usual sea-animals, try making this pretty Mermaid craft for kids. It is easy, uses simple supplies and comes with a printable template to help your kids recycle an empty toilet paper roll into a pretty mermaid doll.
Pair these ocean crafts with Oceans Quiz to sneak in fun ocean facts.
7. Rocking Ship Craft
Set sail with this easy ocean craft for kids. This Rocking boat craft takes less than fifteen minutes to make and a great way to practise fine motor skills. We simply adore the way it sways and rocks, mimicking the waves of the ocean.
8. Pirate Craft
Don’t just stop at the ship! Make a cunning pirate craft with paper plate to notch up the fun! Kids will love making this paper plate pirate with free template and playing with it.
Did you know Ching Shih is believed to be the world’s most successful pirate in history? Hop on to History Fun Facts for more crazy but true facts!
9. Narwhal Craft
You cannot possibly miss crafting unicorns of the ocean. No, seriously! Narwhals are exactly that and it is no wonder they are called by this name.
Narwhal craft makes for one of the most amazing ocean crafts for kids. These exotic looking ocean creatures are sure to give your ocean crafts a facelift and make them stand out of the ordinary.
Quick Tip: Check out 21 Easy Animal Crafts for Kids to add variety.
10. Origami 3D Fish
Add fun to your ocean crafts with this cute moving 3D fish craft. Easy to make, this origami craft is suited for kids 6 years and above.
11.Seagull Craft
The oceans are vital not only for the fishes but also support an array of birds. That makes this seagull paper plate craft a mandatory on the list of ocean crafts for kids.
This easy and fun ocean craft for toddlers and preschoolers is immensely creative. You just cannot say no to it!
12. Paper Plate Walrus
This cute paper plate Walrus craft is a great addition to ocean crafts! Easy to make, this craft will give you the opportunity to discuss these fascinating marine animals with kids.
13. Egg Carton Whale Craft
Make a cutesy blue whale using an old egg carton. This easy ocean craft for kids is sure to appeal to your kids. Simple craft supplies like acrylic paint, pipe cleaner go a long way in making this adorable whale craft.
Fun Fact: A blue whale can weigh upto 190 tonnes! Hop on to Heaviest Animals of the World to know about the heavyweights in the animal kingdom.
14. Rocking Paper Crab
This adorable paper crab is a big hit with kids of all ages especially younger ones who are still honing their fine motor skills. Extremely cute and easy to make, this rocking crab paper craft is perfect addition to fun ocean craft ideas.
15. Ocean Zones Craft
Never miss an opportunity to teach kids while doing something fun! This ocean craft beautifully blends in learning with a fun craft. Great for kids of all ages.
16. Goldfish Craft
If your kids loved eating goldfish crackers, now is the time to make goldfish craft. This adorable sea-animal craft for kids repurposed egg-cartons to make pretty goldfish.
17. Turtle Craft
Repurpose an old CD to make this one of a kind turtle craft for kids. This cute ocean craft for toddlers and preschoolers is a fun way to evoke creative thinking.
Don’t be surprised if your kids come up with their own ideas of craft supplies using household items after making this craft.
18. Sea Life Spinner
This interactive ocean craft for kids is a great way to talk about ocean life and the challenges it faces. Simple and easy to make, this ocean life spinner is a fun, educational craft project to make at home and classroom.
Lastly, don’t stop at ocean crafts! Explore fascinating land animals with Safari Crafts for Kids.