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15 Ocean Crafts For Kids

Published by Shreiya | July 2, 2023

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.

paper ocean craft for kids

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.

ocean theme crafts for kindergarten

Fun Fact: Jelly fish’s body is 95% made of water and not jelly like the name suggests.

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!

ocean themed arts and crafts

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.

ocean craft ideas

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.

ocean crafts with printables

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.

fun ocean crafts for preschoolers

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.

paper plate ocean crafts

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

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.

10. 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.

ocean craft for toddler
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This easy and fun ocean craft for toddlers and preschoolers is immensely creative. You just cannot say no to it!

11. 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.

Under the sea crafts
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12. 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. 

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Don’t be surprised if your kids come up with their own ideas of craft supplies using household items after making this craft.

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.

Whale Ocean crafts easy
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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. 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.

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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.

ocean zones craft
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