Octopus Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

One of the coolest animals in the ocean is the octopus! These super intelligent creatures that have 8 arms are even able to use tools with them!

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This octopus name craft is a great opportunity for kids to learn more about these amazing animals and practice letter recognition and spelling their names.

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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 glue the eyes just below each of the eyebrows.

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Next, guide your child to take the octopus and glue it to a blue piece of 8.5″x11″ paper.

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Now, use the bubble letters to spell out the child’s name below the octopus.

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Finally, help your child to draw wave lines on the background piece of paper.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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