Kids love mermaids!
They’re fun, get to live in the ocean, and remind them of summertime.
If your child loves mermaids too, try out making this mermaid paper craft. It’s an easy and quick mermaid activity for kids that can be created with just a few supplies you already have at home.
Download the free printable template and make it with young kids!
And if you’re a visual learning, watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made this mermaid craft.
How To Make A Paper Mermaid

Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Mermaid template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the mermaid template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin making the mermaid by gluing the tail to the base of the torso.

Take the swim top and line it up so the top reaches the shoulders. Glue it in place.

Place the bangs at the top of the head and glue them down.

Position the hair with the braid angled slightly outward, then glue the head to the middle of the hair circle.

That’s it! Can you believe how simple this craft is?

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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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Mermaid Paper Craft For Kids
This mermaid paper craft is a simple, fast, and fun summer craft for kids!
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Mermaid template
Instructions
- Download the mermaid template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin making the mermaid by gluing the tail to the base of the torso.
- Take the swim top and line it up so the top reaches the shoulders. Glue it in place.
- Place the bangs at the top of the head and glue them down.
- Position the hair with the braid angled slightly outward, then glue the head to the middle of the hair circle.
Teresa
Sunday 14th of August 2022
Nice craft, love to have. Thank you
Sam
Monday 15th of August 2022
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you 🙂
Belle
Sunday 24th of July 2022
Lovely activity! Great idea :) Can I have the mermaid template, please? Thanks for sharing :)
Sam
Monday 25th of July 2022
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you 🙂
mau
Thursday 7th of July 2022
hello.can i have the mermaid template?thanks and God Bless.
Sam
Saturday 9th of July 2022
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you 🙂
Abed Qusini
Friday 1st of July 2022
Can I have the Mermaid free template. Thank you
Sam
Monday 4th of July 2022
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you 🙂
Carlee
Monday 23rd of May 2022
Hello! May I please have the mermaid template sent to me please? This is awesome! Just put in my information!
Sam
Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Of course! After you submit your email it should be within a few minutes that you receive an email :)