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A completed Father’s Day fishing bucket craft with colorful paper fish surrounded by craft supplies and cardstock paper.

Father’s Day Fishing Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Father’s Day Fishing Craft is a fun activity for kids to make for the dad, grandpa, or papa who loves fishing and spending time outdoors.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Father’s Day Fishing Template

Instructions

  • Print the template and gather the materials for this fun activity.
  • Begin by gluing the eye pieces onto each fish.
  • Tuck one fish behind the top edge of the bucket so it peeks out and glue it in place.
  • Glue the water piece behind the first fish.
  • Glue the remaining fish to the back of the water piece.
  • Finally, glue each end of the handle to the back sides of the bucket to complete the craft.