If you’re searching for a fun ocean animal activity for the kids to do, this killer whale paper bag puppet craft is great!

This is a simple whale craft for kids that’s fun to make and is great for creative play when they’re done as well.

Be sure to watch our quick video tutorial to see how we made it, then download the free printable template.

This killer whale craft is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children!

Orca Craft For Kids

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Supplies

• Brown paper bag
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Dark blue marker
• 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.

Optional: Begin by gluing the blue water background to the flap and main portion of the brown paper bag.

Next, create the orca’s head by gluing the whale’s mouth to the bottom of the head.

Glue the eyes just above the mouth, along the left side of the head.

Finish the head by gluing the eye spot to the right of the eyes.

Take the completed head and glue it to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.

Make the killer whale’s body by gluing the white belly to the middle of the body.

Place the completed body on the main portion of the brown paper bag. Try to line it up with the head, then glue it in place.

Finish the puppet by using a marker to draw on some water lines on the exposed part of the paper bag.

Now your child has a fun puppet to play with!

Ocean Theme Unit For Kids

Want to take this whale craft and add it to an ocean-themed unit? We’ve got some great ideas to get you started!

Creating a unit study is a fun way to help the kids learn and have fun.

Kids’ Books About The Ocean

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!

Kids’ Ocean Crafts

Many people think of arts and crafts as a fun activity for kids, but there is actually a lot of learning that goes on when children are engaged in crafting.

Through crafting, kids can develop a variety of skills that are important for their age group. For example, younger children can work on their fine motor skills by doing activities such as painting or gluing.

In addition, crafting can also help kids learn about sharing and cooperation, as they often have to work together to complete a project.

Want more ocean crafts? We’ve got plenty more for you to choose from!

Paper Plate Fish Craft– With summer comes ocean adventures and warm sunny days spent by the sea. What better way to bring the ocean home than by creating your own paper plate fish craft with your kids? This bright and colorful craft is not only creative, but it’s also a great way to teach kids about ocean life.

Shark Handprint Craft – This no-paint shark handprint craft is perfect for kids! It’s easy, clean-up is a breeze, and best of all, there’s no paint required. Simply gather a few supplies from around the house and you’re ready to go.

Jellyfish Craft – This paper jellyfish craft is the perfect activity for kids! It’s a great way to help them develop their fine motor skills, and it’s also a lot of fun. All you need is some paper, glue, and some scissors.

Ocean Kids’ Activities

These ocean I Spy printables are also great for counting, memory, and visual discrimination.

If you want some educational activities, try out these ocean animal printable preschool worksheets. They’re great for working on fine motor skills, the alphabet, patterns, and more!

These ocean pattern block mats are such a fun and easy way for kids to work on fine motor skills and shape recognition. The mats feature different ocean animals and scenes, and kids can use the pattern blocks to finish the images.

Fun Ocean Animal Ideas

• Put your child into a piece of art with this awesome kid riding a killer whale custom photo art!
• Give your kids this funny wearable shark blanket!
• This ocean play dough kit is loaded with tons of fun trinkets to explore sensory play!

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More Ideas For Kids

Free Orca Template