To many kids, sharks are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! At the top of many of those lists is the deadly great white shark.

We made this shark headband craft because we have two boys at home who love sharks!

This easy craft is perfect for summertime, especially for when shark week rolls around.

Download the free printable template and make this craft or print out the black and white version for your kids to color in!

If your kids love this type of craft, check out all of our ocean crafts for kids.

Cute Shark Craft

Related: Paper Shark Craft For Kids

Directions

Download the shark headband template, print and get all the pieces ready.

Inside the template, there are 3 options:

• Full-color version – just print, cut and wear
• Black and white version – print, have the kids color in and wear
• Craft version – make your own from colored card stock and wear

The rest of the directions below are for making the craft version of this shark headband.

Begin assembling the mouth by gluing the red tongue to the bottom of the mouth. Take as many teeth as you want and glue them all around the outside of the mouth. Use the scissors to trim off any excess teeth.

Take the completed mouth and glue it to the middle-ish area of the light blue underbelly. Use a black or gray marker to draw on two nose holes near the top of this section of paper.

Place this piece in the middle of the headband base and glue in place.

Create the shark’s eyes by cutting out two small ovals from the black card stock. Use a standard hole punch or scissors to cut out a smaller circle from white paper. Glue the white paper onto the top of the black oval.

This will give your shark a happier look. If you don’t want that, leave off the white circle.

If you don’t want to cut out small pieces, just use a black marker to draw the eyes directly onto the blue paper.

Attach as many headband extenders as you need to fit your child’s head. We attached them to the base with tape, but you can also use a stapler.

Ocean Ideas For Kids

The summer is a great time to learn about the ocean! There are so many fun activities, crafts, and printables that can help young kids learn and have a blast at the same time.

Read on below for our favorite ideas!

Ocean Books For Kids

Reading aloud to kids is important for so many reasons! First of all, it helps them to develop a love for reading. When they hear you reading aloud with expression and excitement, they’ll be more likely to want to read themselves.

Additionally, reading aloud helps kids to develop their vocabulary and learn new concepts. As they hear you reading, they’ll be exposed to new words and ideas that they might not otherwise encounter.

Finally, reading aloud is simply a great way to spend time together. It’s a chance to snuggle up and bond over a shared experience. So go ahead and grab an ocean book – your kids will be glad you did!

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!

Ocean Crafts For Kids

Crafting is a great way for kids to express their creativity and have fun. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to be hands-on and use their imaginations. Crafting also helps kids to develop fine motor skills, as they learn to use their hands to create things.

For all those reasons and more, we love crafting! Try adding in some more of our favorite ocean crafts:

Handprint Jellyfish – Kids will love making these jellyfish as a summer craft! They’re easy to make and require no paint. This is a great activity for kids of all ages and can be customized to any color scheme. So get creative and have fun!

Paper Plate Octopus Craft – Summer is the perfect time for kids to get creative with their crafts. One of our favorites is the cute octopus craft. All you need are a few simple supplies. In no time at all, your kids will have themselves a cute little octopus friend.

Fish Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This fish puppet is a fun and easy craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages. Once they’re done creating it, they can have hours of pretend play fun!

Ocean Activities For Kids

If you want to make this into an educational experience come get our free printable shark worksheets. They’re great for younger kids who want to learn more about sharks. With these printables, they’ll label the parts of a shark and learn about shark conservation!

Want some more ocean-themed educational activities? Try out this ocean activities bundle! It’s loaded with over 60 pages of activities that can help kids practice handwriting, fine motor skills, letter recognition, and more.

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your little one? Check out these color by number fish printables! These printables are perfect for helping kids to practice number recognition, while also working on their fine motor skills.

More Ocean Ideas

Beach Play Dough Kit – This is the perfect activity for a beach day at home! The kit comes with everything you need to make pretend sand castles, including three colors of play dough, tools, and beach-themed accessories. The best part is that it promotes sensory development and creativity through pretend play. So go ahead and let your little ones daydream away!

Ocean Of Possibilities T-Shirt – It’s the perfect way to show your support for reading, exploration, and lifelong learning! This unique design is great for teachers, daycare workers, librarians, and anyone else who believes in the power of reading.

Dolphin Cove Fluffy Icee Slime – The blue hawaiian scent is so pleasant and the texture is so fun to play with. It’s also really satisfying to watch the slime stretch and move around. We highly recommend this product for anyone looking for a sensory-rich experience!

Great White Shark Socks – These socks are sure to make everyone laugh! They look just like a great white shark, complete with teeth and all, taking a bite out of your leg. They’re perfect for any funny kids who love to make people laugh.

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More Ideas For Kids

Free Shark Headband Template