12 Fun Whale Crafts For Kids [With Free Templates]
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Are whales one of your children’s favorite animals? If so, they’re in for a treat!
We’re sharing 7 adorable and fun to make whale crafts for kids!
These projects are simple and easy to make and all come with a free printable template.
Scroll through to find your favorites and save them for later! These crafts are great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children.
Easy Whale Crafts
Kids love pretend play and paper bag crafts? If so, they’ll have a blast making this humpback whale puppet craft.
This paper plate killer whale craft is easy and so cute too!
This beluga whale headband craft is one of the easiest whale crafts we have on the blog! All your kids need to do is print, tape, and proudly wear it!
We all love paper plate crafts and this paper plate humpback whale craft is one of our new favorites. It’s so cute and fun to make!
Create this killer whale paper bag puppet craft during the summer or when doing an ocean themed unit! Kids who love going to Sea World will want to make this easy craft.
For one of the easiest whales crafts ever, make this adorable paper plate beluga whale.
Headband crafts are a fun activity to make and to wear! This humpback whale headband craft comes with a color in or craft template.
Narwhals are like the unicorn of the sea, so what kids wouldn’t want to make this cute narwhal craft?!
This toilet paper roll humpback whale craft is cute and colorful! Not only that, but it uses up some of the cardboard tubes you’ve been saving.
With this beluga toilet paper roll craft, kids will learn how to turn a toilet paper roll into an adorable beluga whale! This is one of our favorite crafts because it’s so easy and can be used in the classroom or at home. It’s also perfect if you’re looking for an ocean themed activity.
Not a fan of humpback whales? Try out this killer whale toilet paper roll craft instead!
Can’t get enough of Beluga whales? Add in this Beluga whale puppet craft!
This whale handprint craft is an amazing adventure into the world of arts. This fun activity is a great way to explore kids’ creativity. It also helps them sharpen those important fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Which whale craft are you most excited to make? Let us know in the comments below!
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!
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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Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
I would love to have the whale project for my kinders
Gina
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such fun and cute ideas! thanks for your work!
You’re welcome! So glad you can try some of these ocean crafts!
I would love to have the whale template to make with my Kindergarteners for an upcoming Raffi music program.
Thank you.
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I would like the whale template for the headband please. Thank you
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Can I have the humpback whale template please
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It’s all fantastic!
Thanks so much, Sunny!
Love all your crafts. May u have the humpback whale toilet roll template. Thanks so much. Mary
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the craft template that you’d like.