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Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft For Kids [Free Template]

While you probably don’t want to meet a jellyfish while swimming in the ocean, they really are some pretty amazing creatures!

When we think of summer, we think of the beach and jellyfish. This jellyfish paper plate craft is a fun activity to do with the kids this summer.

It’s another one of our fun jellyfish activities that’s ideal for making with preschoolers, kindergarten, and elementary children.

Be sure to download the free printable template and watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this cute craft!

Paper Plate Jellyfish

paper plate jellyfish image collage with the words paper plate jellyfish in the middle

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Supplies

  • Paper plate
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Pencil
  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Black marker
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Jellyfish template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post)

Directions

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

hand holding paper plate jellyfish template

Paint a small section on the bottom of the paper plate in a lighter shade of the main jellyfish color. Paint the rest of the paper plate in a darker shade. Let it dry completely before moving on.

hand painting paper plate in two shades of pink

Trace the 2 jellyfish body parts on the upper and lower part of the paper plate and then cut them out.

Flip the 2 pieces over and slightly overlap the lower body part onto the bottom of the main body part. Use tape or glue to secure the two pieces together.

hand taping jellyfish body together

Flip the jellyfish back over and glue the eyes in the middle of the main body piece.

hand gluing eyes to paper plate jellyfish

Next, glue the cheeks on the outside of each eye. Use the black marker to draw a smile on the jellyfish just below the eyes.

hand gluing cheeks to paper plate jellyfish

Flip the jellyfish over to the back, then arrange the tentacles in the way you want. Once you get them in place, use tape to secure them to the back.

hand taping tentacles to paper plate jellyfish

You’re done! These will look so cool to see all the different colored jellyfish kids will make!

pink paper plate jellyfish

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!

Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.

The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!

two paper plate jellyfish

For more ocean themed crafts, check out some of our favorite ones below:

hand holding blue paper plate jellyfish

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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hand holding blue paper plate jellyfish

Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Drying Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

This paper plate jellyfish is a fun ocean craft that kids will want to make this summer!

Materials

  • Paper plate
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Pencil
  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Black marker
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Jellyfish template

Instructions

  1. Download the jellyfish template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  2. Paint a small section on the bottom of the paper plate in a lighter shade of the main jellyfish color. Paint the rest of the paper plate in a darker shade. Let it dry completely before moving on.
  3. Trace the 2 jellyfish body parts on the upper and lower part of the paper plate and then cut them out.
  4. Flip the 2 pieces over and slightly overlap the lower body part onto the bottom of the main body part. Use tape or glue to secure the two pieces together.
  5. Flip the jellyfish back over and glue the eyes in the middle of the main body piece.
  6. Next, glue the cheeks on the outside of each eye. Use the black marker to draw a smile on the jellyfish just below the eyes.
  7. Flip the jellyfish over to the back, then arrange the tentacles in the way you want. Once you get them in place, use tape to secure them to the back.

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Free Jellyfish Template

Jellyfish Template 

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Rocio Gutierrez

Thursday 29th of February 2024

Hello, may I please have the template? Thank you!

Sam

Thursday 29th of February 2024

Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Nur Aisya Sufia

Thursday 7th of December 2023

Hi, can i have the template. Thanks!

Sam

Friday 8th of December 2023

Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.

BEATRIZ

Tuesday 1st of August 2023

Can I have the Template , its so cute

Sam

Wednesday 2nd of August 2023

Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂

hyama

Tuesday 11th of July 2023

good one.

Sam

Thursday 13th of July 2023

Thanks

Antonia

Sunday 2nd of July 2023

Wow

Sam

Monday 3rd of July 2023

Hopefully that’s a good wow ◡̈

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