Love mermaids? Then these mesmerizing mermaid crafts for kids are just what you need? Take an underwater adventure with these fun projects!
“I must be a mermaid: I have no fear of depths and a fear of shallow living.”
Mermaids are fantasy creatures that have enamored humans for centuries, and there are still occasional sightings of the odd mermaid! There’s something about a beautiful half-fish, half-woman being that makes us wonder about them.
But how much do we really know about mermaids? For instance, where do they live? What do they eat? Do they ever bathe? Well, we hope these books will give us some of the answers to these questions!
Mermaid Books for Kids
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
Mermaids Are Real! by Holly Hatam
Mermaids’ Song to the Sea by Dianna Hutts Aston
Mermaid School by Joanne Stewart Wetzel
Rónán and the Mermaid by Marianne McShane
All About Mermaids by Izzy Quinn
Make your reading journey more enjoyable by making some gorgeous mermaid crafts for kids! Each mermaid is prettier than the last, and you’ll have a great time with these projects!
This summer, try out some fun turtle crafts and activities – perfect for World Turtle Day on May 23rd or World Sea Turtle Day on June 16th!
This summer, as you visit various places, you’re likely to come across many little creatures – crabs, starfish, bugs, and turtles!
Turtles are among the most adorable ocean creatures, never mind how slow or fast they move! There’s something endearing about the peace-loving, own-business-minding, slow-moving turtle, which is probably why they’re so loved!
Fun Facts about Turtles
Turtles are one of the oldest reptiles living on the planet
They live both on land and in the sea
Turtles live everywhere on Earth except Antarctica, and in all the world’s oceans except the Arctic
Green sea turtles are an endangered animal. They are frequently hunted for their meat & eggs, are involved in boat propeller accidents, and are involved in drowning accidents from fish nets.
They can weigh up to 700 pounds and can grow to be 5 feet long!
A green sea turtle cannot pull its head into its shell.
Adult sea turtles feed on sea grasses and algae, while younger turtles will also eat crabs, jellyfish, and sponges.
Turtles live in the water and only venture onto dry land to lay eggs. When the eggs hatch, the baby turtles head straight to the water.
With World Turtle Day being on 23rd May and World Sea Turtle Day being on 16th June, we think it’s a great time to relive the excitement of spotting a turtle with some cute turtle crafts and activities for kids!
The Hot Dog Bun Submarine Snack would be fun to serve at a Yellow Submarine party, your child’s next playdate, or as a special treat for National Submarine Day!
Let’s make this gorgeous 3D Underwater Shadow Box Craft and use it to learn more about the creatures that live under the seas and oceans!
Quick quiz: how many species of underwater creatures live in the ocean? I’m guessing you’re thinking of some number in the millions or billions. Are you ready for the answer? Here it is – no one knows!
Yes, apparently, 95% of the ocean is still unexplored, and scientists estimate that we don’t know over 90% of the creatures that live there. How amazing is that? No wonder the underwater world always seems to have a sense of mystery and allure. Not to mention how breathtakingly beautiful it is!
It may be a while before we get an opportunity to visit a museum or aquarium. That’s why we’ve decided to bring the underwater right inside your home, with a 3 D Underwater Shadow Box Craft! This craft is deceptively simple, yet the resulting three dimensional effect sure looks like you worked a lot on it!
Did you know that 14th July is Shark Awareness Day? Celebrate this special creature with some fun and easy shark crafts for kids – even the little ones!
When it comes to special awareness days for animals, we tend to focus on animals like tigers, elephants or penguins. When it comes to sharks, we’re immediately reminded of scenes from the movie, Jaws, and we’d rather not talk about them!
On the surface, it may seem like we’re the ones who have to run in fear, but unfortunately (for the sharks), it’s the sharks who are in greater danger from us. Sharks are a crucial part of the aquatic ecosystem, and humans have been disturbing this delicate balance by killing sharks indiscriminately.
Since 14th July is Shark Awareness Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about these amazing, though scary, creatures and to know how we can do our bit to spread awareness. These crafts are all very simple ones, and even little kids can join in the crafting fun.
With World Whale Day coming up on 16th February, it’s the perfect time to learn more about whales with these 10 Wonderful Whale Crafts for Kids!!
What special day do you think of as soon as February rolls around? Pretty sure it’s Valentine’s Day, but there’s another special day this month. It’s related to the largest mammals in the world – can you guess? Yes, it’s World Whale Day!
World Whale Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of February, which is 16th this year. This special day aims at spreading awareness about these magnificent creatures of the ocean, especially about the problems they encounter.
Kids these days are quite aware about the amount of plastic waste we are dumping into the ocean, and this is one of the biggest threats to whales today. This World Whale Day, it’s a great opportunity to educate kids even further, and let them know how their actions impact creatures across the world. As always, the best way to learn is through doing, and making crafts!
You don’t need too many things to make this gorgeous Peg Doll Mermaid Craft! Dress up her in any color of your choice & get ready for lots of pretend play!
When you hear the word ‘mermaid’, you’re most likely to remember ‘The Little Mermaid’ – either the story or the Disney movie. Either way, you can’t miss the mysterious and haunting half woman-half fish sea creature!
Have some under the sea fun with the kids with these adorable swimming mermaids. Set up a fun ocean scene with your favorite sea creatures and watch as the mermaids swim past flapping their fins! This would make a cute toy for any ocean enthusiast or under the sea party theme for kids.
Check out the instructions below – they’re easier than you think!
Octopuses are awesome, aren’t they? Learn all about these creatures with our easy and fun octopus crafts for kids! Perfect for kids of all ages!
We get mixed messages regarding octopuses from popular media. On one hand, you have the adorable, blue Oswald who’s nice to everyone, and on the other hand you have Dr. Octopus, super villain who isn’t nice at all. And that’s why octopuses keep everyone guessing whenever they appear!
Speaking of guessing, Paul the Octopus was famous for predicting football match results – correctly! Octopuses are much more intelligent than we give them credit for!
So this World Octopus Day on 8th October, let’s celebrate these amazing creatures, whom we still have a lot to learn about. This is one animal that kids will be intrigued by and will want to know more. So along with your craft supplies, get some interesting octopus trivia ready to dish out!Whil
Intrigued by seahorses? Let’s learn more about these mysterious animals with a Paper Quilled Seahorse Craft – perfect for beginners to paper quilling!
Seahorses. Are they really horses of the sea? Then why don’t the other fish ride them? Do they have races under water?
These are just some of the delightfully weird questions kids are likely to ask you when they first come across these intriguing creatures. And you have to admit – even you’ve had questions like these about them!
And you know what’s the best way to get answers? Of course, research on Google – along with fun crafts! We’ve already done a Paper Weaving Seahorse Craft, and today we’re taking it a step further with a Paper Quilled Seahorse Craft!
This Sea Shell Fish In an Aquarium Craft is gorgeous enough to hang on your wall! Gather big and small sea shells to put together this easy craft!
Have you been on a beach holiday recently? One of the best parts of beach holidays in my childhood was walking along the shores, gathering cute sea shells and then washing off the sand. Once we reached home, it was time to proudly display them on the shelf if they were big, or in a jar if they were small.
We’ve decided to recreate those memories by using those shells in a craft – a sea shell fish! These little fish are absolutely adorable, and they’re very easy to make. If you have multiple kids, let each one make a fish so that the aquarium turns out to be a collaborative project!
This recycled plastic egg whale craft is the perfect example of turning trash into treasure! Reuse empty plastic eggs and paper scraps to make this craft.
If you’ve been making our projects these past few weeks, congratulations – you’re quite the crafter! But this can also mean that you’re reaching the end of your craft supplies. Well in that case, don’t just go out and buy new materials yet – let’s finish up whatever’s left.
And if you’re wondering what we can make with an empty plastic egg, a single googly eye and bits and pieces of paper, we’ve got just the thing for you – a recycled plastic egg whale craft!
Let’s show our kids that even a little can go a long way when you have enough imagination and the will to make it work. Ask them if they can think of any other ways to use up the remaining supplies with this craft!
Everyone loves dolphins! Learn about these gentle creatures by making some delightful dolphin crafts for kids using different kinds of art & craft supplies.
Ask kids about which aquatic animal is their favorite and you’re likely to hear dolphins quite a few times! Maybe it’s the influence of Flipper or simply because they’re popular in water parks, but these mammals are a kiddie-favorite.
Since 14th April is National Dolphin Day, we’ve decided to pick up some of the cutest dolphin crafts from across the net, made using all kinds of art and craft supplies. Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, paper, egg cartons, watercolors – you name it and it’s here! These crafts are perfect for kids learning about aquatic animals, especially if you’re planning a visit to the beach or water park this summer.
Learn about numbers and colors with the help of the Dr Seuss book, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and this One Fish Two Fish Paper Quilling Craft!
Most popular books or classics have short names – ‘Frankenstein’, ‘1984’, ‘Anna Karenina’, ‘Jane Eyre’. Then some names are slightly longer – ‘Gone with the Wind’, ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’. And then you have a book title with all of EIGHT words – One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – and who else could write it but Dr Seuss!
The book, of course, is as unique as its title, and is the ideal book for very young kids. It’s got numbers and colors, it’s got rhymes and it’s absolutely hilarious! Now, doesn’t that check all the right boxes for a children’s classic?
We certainly think so! And that’s why we’re having some fun today with this book, by making a paper quilling craft based on it. And yes, it does feature fish in multiple colors!
Use these Printable Ocean Themed Pom Pom Mats to help your child learn about underwater creatures, from a cute little turtle to the quirky puffer fish!
When I walk into toy stores these days, my head spins sometimes. There are so many complicated toys with so many electronic features, I’m almost scared to touch them!
While these toys may have their own benefits, I still think that simple toys are the best. Not only because they are easier to handle, but also because they often offer more opportunities for open-ended play. Take play-dough for example – is there anything you can’t make out of it?
Another great example is pretend food. Open up your restaurant, have a cooking show or simply have a tea party – so many ideas! And of course, the toys you make yourself are the best, like these DIY Waldorf Dolls or little accessories to make for your Barbie!
So today, we’ve got something that can be made yourself, is multi purpose and suitable for all ages. And also – one hundred percent free!! Here are our printable ocean themed pom pom mats that can be used with so much more than just pom poms!
These go well with our monster theme pom pom mats, dinosaur pom pom mats, dinosaur shape match, fruit shape match, bug theme pom pom mats and spring play dough mats.
Learn about an amazing sea creature with this paper weaving seahorse craft for kids! Includes multiple techniques of cutting, printing and weaving.
There’s one thing in our home that everyone fights for. No it’s not the morning paper; it’s bubble wrap! As soon as a package comes in, the war for the wrap begins, and the victor enjoys the spoils by sitting and bursting one bubble after another. I can’t explain it, but there’s something so soothing about hearing those little pops!
However, if you ever have the self control to stop yourself from popping those bubbles, then we’ve got a project for you that’s so good it’ll make that abstinence worth it! Bubble wrap projects are fun to make, and today we’re making a paper weaving seahorse craft that uses bubble wrap to make the sea.
Seahorses are fun creatures aren’t they? Did you know that seahorses belong to the Syngnathidae family of fish, which are the only creatures whose males get pregnant? Amazing, right? Here are some more fun facts about Seahorses:
They can move each eye independently of the other
Seahorses are monogamous; they mate for life
With no stomach, seahorses must eat constantly to stay alive
Most other animals avoid eating the seahorse since it is too bony to digest
Okay, that must have got you all interested to start making your very own seahorse. Let’s begin!
What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.
As kids, we learn about the various continents and oceans, their names and geographical positions. But an ocean is so much more than just a name! It’s an entire world out there, with all kinds of creatures that we know of and many that are still unknown.
However, besides those naturally occurring ocean creatures, new stuff has begun to appear in the water. Plastic bags, bottles and all kinds of trash are now crowding our beautiful oceans, and the main casualties are the poor creatures that depend upon it for survival.
The problem has become huge, and it’s not something that can be ignored. If you’re wondering how you can help, here are some tips. Cut down on your plastic usage and recycle rather than throwing away. Educate your kids about the same and teach them how all this carelessly flung away trash is endangering lives.
Kids may be able to absorb the message better if they know who exactly we’re hurting by polluting our oceans. And that’s why we’ve got together some easy ocean crafts for kids, based on different ocean creatures – whales, sharks, crabs, octopuses and many more! And we’ve peppered the crafts with some fun facts, which will hopefully encourage them to learn more!
Paper plate octopus craft is an exciting way for kids to learn about ocean creatures while brushing up on some scissor cutting and other fine motor skills.
Make this awesome X for X-Ray Fish Craft using our Printable Template that’s perfect for learning about aquatic animals or about the letter X.
We move on to our next A to Z Alphabet Animal Craft with the Letter X. This craft is from our eBook – A to Z Alphabet Animal Crafts for Kids.
X-Ray Fish – not something you hear about everyday! Also known as the Priscilla Tetra, this is not your average aquarium fish – thanks to it’s translucent body, through which you can see it’s backbone! Kids will love learning about this X-Ray Fish with a fun craft!
Make this adorable W for Walrus Craft using our Printable Template that’s perfect for learning about marine animals, the Arctic Circle, endangered species or the Letter W.
We move on to our next A to Z Alphabet Animal Craft with the Letter W. This craft is from our eBook – A to Z Alphabet Animal Crafts for Kids.
When you think about Walruses, it immediately conjures up an image of the ice cold Arctic. Walruses are unlike any other creature, having whiskers and tusks that help them find food. Walruses have been hunted so much that they are endangered, and crafts like this one help spread awareness among kids.
Make this adorable S for Shark Craft using our Printable Template that’s perfect for shark week, Sea Creatures, Ocean Study or while studying the letter S.
Make this adorable J for Jellyfish Craft using our Printable Template that’s perfect for themes – sea life, ocean, Letter J activities or the invertebrates.
Penguins live in the Southern hemisphere, but you can bring them to your home! Here is an easy Origami Penguin Craft, with a step by step tutorial to help.
I’ve always thought of penguins as rather quirky creatures; but after watching Happy Feed with Miss P, I absolutely fell in love with them! Little Mumble stole our hearts – he is so adorable!
The movie also helped me learn a lot about penguins; they do, in fact, have distinct calls for calling out to their mates, much like the heart song. Also, did you know that the black and white color scheme is for camouflage – over and under water? Amazing!!
So here’s your chance to bring home your own Mumble, with an easy Origami Penguin craft for kids! And what do you need for this – why, black and white paper, of course!!
DIY Paper Cup Octopus Craft | Craft Ideas with Paper Cups – Here’s a super cute ocean animal craft for kids– paper cup octopus craft! Not only is it fun to make, but it also provides fine motor practice for little ones.
Give your kids some drawing inspiration with our Free Printable Scenery Drawing Prompts! Choose from an assortment of scenes to get the creativity flowing!
