Paper Plate Fish Craft For Kids [Free Template]

This paper plate fish craft is colorful, easy to make, and best of all fun.

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It’s a simple ocean craft for kids that can help them work on fine motor skills, cutting, following directions, and more!

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, encourage your child to paint a paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of bright paint.

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Next, guide your child to place the fish body template on the paper plate, trace it, and cut it out.

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Now, position the stripes in the middle of the body, glue them on, then cut off the excess paper.

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Glue the eye just to the left of the fish’s nose. Use a black marker to draw a small smile below the eye.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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