When we think of whales, the first one that comes to mind is the humpback whale! Kids love whales, because they’re so gigantic and a little mysterious.

If your kiddo or students are learning about whales, then this humpback whale headband craft is the perfect activity to do when you’re done!

It’s an easy whale craft for kids that also comes with a free printable template. And, if you have a little one at home that can’t yet craft with their older siblings, we also have a color in version they can use.

Read our directions below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this whale craft.

Humpback Whale Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Tape
• Glue
• Markers
• Humpback whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the humpback whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Take the eyes and glue them just above and outside the whale’s smile.

Position the whale’s cheek just below the eye and glue them in place.

Use a grayish blue marker to draw curved lines along the belly. Next, glue the completed belly just below the mouth.

Use a dark blue marker to draw spots along the top side of the whales’ head.

Tape a headband extender on each side of the base of the headband.

Place the headband on your child’s head to determine the size, then tape it closed to form a circle.

Finish off by taping the whale’s fluke to the back, inside of the headband.

That’s it! This will look so cute on the kids!

Ocean Ideas For Kids

Whenever we’re learning about new animals, we love to introduce the topic through books. Below are some of our favorite whale books for kids!

The Snail and the Whale – Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!

Baby Beluga – This book based on the popular song, is a great book for young readers!

Whales: An Illustrated Celebration – Kids who want a simple way to learn more about whales will love this beautifully illustrated book. It’s loaded with facts and a variety of species.

For some more ocean crafts, check out our picks below:

• Paper Plate Octopus Craft: Make this cute octopus craft with some paint, glue, and paper plate!
• Humpback Whale Puppet Craft: If your child loves paper bag crafts, they’ll love making this humpback whale version.
• Paper Plate Fish: Kids who love bright and colorful crafts, have to make this fish craft!

This ocean sensory bin is great for when you want something done for you. If you prefer the DIY route, try out this frozen ocean sensory bin.

The ocean playdough kit is a great way for kids to get hands-on with their play. Plus, the pre-made dough is ready to go, so all you need to do is open the box and start playing.

It’s a fun way to explore the ocean world without getting wet, and it’s also a great way to develop fine motor skills. So whether your child is a beach bum or a landlubber, the ocean play dough kit is sure to be a hit!

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Free Humpback Whale Template