Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft For Kids [Free Template]

When we think of summer, we think of the beach and jellyfish. Our fun jellyfish paper plate craft is a great activity to do with the kids this summer.

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They’re ideal for making with preschoolers, kindergarten, and elementary children.

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Supplies

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

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Paint a small section on the bottom of the paper plate in a lighter shade of the main jellyfish color.

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Trace the 2 jellyfish body parts on the upper and lower part of the paper plate and then cut them out.

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Flip the 2 pieces over and slightly overlap the lower body part onto the bottom of the main body part.

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Flip the jellyfish back over and glue the eyes in the middle of the main body piece.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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