Killer whales, or Orcas, are arguably the top apex predators in the ocean. They’re incredibly smart, powerful, and look cool too!
All of these characteristics (and more!) make them a favorite ocean animal for kids.
If your kids are learning about ocean animals, this killer whale headband craft is a fun activity to make!
This craft is super simple and comes with a printables template in 2 different versions. That means it’s great to make with young children in preschool and elementary.
Watch our quick video tutorial below, then be sure to download the free template! And if you like this craft, be sure to check out all of our ocean crafts for kids too.
Orca Headband Craft
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Supplies
- Black and white cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tape
- Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
- Killer whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the killer whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin by gluing the mouth piece to the bottom of the headband base.
Position the eyes just above the mouth and glue them in place.
Next, take the eye spot and glue it just to the right of the eyes.
Use the tape to attach a headband extender on each side of the base.
That’s it! Wasn’t this craft so easy?
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.
These ocean animal printable worksheets are great for kids working on patterns, fine motor skills, the alphabet and more!
Want some ocean animal crafts to make? Check out some of our favorites below:
- Jellyfish Craft – This craft is one of our most popular ocean animal crafts ever!
- Octopus Handprint Craft – Kids who enjoy making handprint crafts will love creating this adorable little octopus craft.
- Humpback Whale Puppet Craft – Need another whale craft? Try out this fun whale paper bag puppet craft.
This ocean sight word worksheets are also a fun idea!
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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Killer Whale Headband Craft For Kids
This killer whale headband is a fun ocean animal craft for kids!
Materials
- Black and white cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tape
- Crayons or markers (if using the color in version)
- Killer whale template
Instructions
- Download the killer whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by gluing the mouth piece to the bottom of the headband base.
- Position the eyes just above the mouth and glue them in place.
- Next, take the eye spot and glue it just to the right of the eyes.
- Use the tape to attach a headband extender on each side of the base.
Free Orca Headband Template
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Mary Dominick
Tuesday 20th of February 2024
For use in destination imagination play
Komal
Friday 10th of March 2023
I want to use it for wildlife activity in school
Sam
Friday 10th of March 2023
Perfect! 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 🙂
Danielle
Wednesday 25th of January 2023
This looks so cute, can you send the link for the template? Thank you.
Sam
Wednesday 25th of January 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 ?
Monique
Sunday 4th of December 2022
will be using this for our christmas party
Sam
Monday 5th of December 2022
Oh, cool! so glad you can use it!
Theresa
Saturday 15th of October 2022
The kids in my Sabbath School class did this craft ages 2-4 and LOVED it!! They were so proud of their creations and names them... taught them to breach and spy hop. So grateful for your template. Thank you SAM!!