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Mermaid Paper Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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For even more ocean themed crafts, check out our top picks below:

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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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Mermaid Paper Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
This mermaid paper craft is a simple, fast, and fun summer craft for kids!
4.78 from 9 votes
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Author: Sam T
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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.

Free Mermaid Template

Mermaid Template 

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4.78 from 9 votes (8 ratings without comment)
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Ana

Monday 16th of June 2025

Gostaria de receber o molde

Sam

Tuesday 17th of June 2025

Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Sherrill Gagnon

Saturday 3rd of May 2025

Would love the template please to do with my granddaughter

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Saturday 3rd of May 2025

That's wonderful! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Caz

Saturday 22nd of March 2025

Please send me templates

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Sunday 23rd of March 2025

Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

Sue Sova

Friday 17th of January 2025

Could I please get the template?

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Sunday 19th of January 2025

Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the confirmation link sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, you just need to enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

catalina

Friday 11th of October 2024

can you please sent me the template

Sam

Monday 14th of October 2024

Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email (sam@simpleeverydaymom.com) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈

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