Whales seem to be incredibly mesmerizing to children, and with good reason too!

Their giant size and unique look make them an ocean animal favorite.

Kids who love whales will want to make this cute paper plate Humpback whale craft! It’s a fun whale craft for kids.

Take some time this summer (it’s great before a beach vacation) and make this easy whale craft.

Check out our quick video tutorial and then be sure to download the free printable template!

Humpback Whale Craft For Kids

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Supplies

• Paper Plate
• Blue paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pencil
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Tape
• Markers
• Whale template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the whale template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Paint the paper plate in 1 or 2 thin coats of paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

Place the whale head template on the paper plate, trace, and cut it out.

Take the belly pieces and use a blue gray marker to draw curved lines along it from top to bottom.

Position the belly along the bottom of the whale head and glue it down.

Glue the eyes on either side of the head, then glue the cheeks slightly below the eyes.

Use a black marker to draw a smile in between the eyes.

Flip the paper plate over and use tape to attach the fins to the bottom and outside of the head. You can also use glue, but tape holds better and is faster.

Finish off the craft by gluing the whale’s tail to the top, middle of the whale head.

Isn’t this one cute little whale?! We think your kids will love it!

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!

Want more craft ideas? We have you covered with lots more ideas! Check out some of our favorites below:

• Paper Plate Octopus Craft – If your child loves to make paper plate crafts, they’ll definitely love this colorful octopus craft.
• Jellyfish Craft – This is one of our most popular crafts, probably because it’s super cute and easy to make!
• Seahorse Craft for Preschool – This fun project lets your child paint, cut, glue to make a cute seahorse! Use it for screen-free time!

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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Free Whale Template