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 easy ocean crafts for kids 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

More Ocean Ideas For Kids

We love borrowing books from the library or buying some to add to our home collection. Reading is a great way to introduce a new unit and as you know, has tremendous benefits! Below are some of the top rated ocean 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!

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!

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

• Paper Plate Fish Craft– This fun tropical fish craft is so colorful and cool!
• Mermaid Paper Craft – If your little ones love mermaids, this is one of the easiest crafts to make.
• Shark Headband Craft– We can’t stop making headband crafts, but this shark craft is one of our favorites!

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.

Another fun option is this ocean play dough set. It’s sparkly and comes with several cool fish!

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