Printable Build A Fish Craft
Here’s an easy ocean animal craft to try this summer!
Fun fact: Did you know most fish don’t have eyelids, so they rest with their eyes open?
Kids can build their own fish by coloring the pieces, cutting them out, and gluing everything together.
Save this idea for any upcoming ocean themes in daycare, preschool, or summer camp!
The printable template needed to make this craft is available in my Etsy shop. Grab it below, or keep reading to see how it’s assembled.
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How to Build Your Own Fish
Supplies Needed
- Fish craft template
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- White copy paper or construction paper (optional)
Step 1: Color the pieces
Color all of the fish pieces with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
Fish come in all kinds of colors and patterns, so you can make yours look realistic or use any colors you’d like!
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
Next, cut out all of the pieces.
Don’t worry about cutting perfectly on the lines.
It’s completely fine if there’s a small border around the edges.
Step 3: Put the fish together
Glue the top and bottom fins behind the fish’s body.
Then, glue the tail behind the right side.
Step 4: Finish your fish
Glue the eye onto the fish’s face.
Now your fish is finished!
