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A completed purple jellyfish paper chain craft is displayed on a colorful background, featuring a smiling face and pink looped tentacles, with scissors, glue sticks, and craft paper nearby—perfect for an ocean-themed craft for kids.

Jellyfish Paper Chain Craft

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Dive under the sea with this paper chain jellyfish craft! Kids will love creating the loopy tentacles while practicing fine motor skills in this fun and creative ocean-themed activity.
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Paper Chains
  • Jellyfish Template

Instructions

  • Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the eyes just below the eyebrows on the top body piece.
  • Next, glue the cheeks underneath the eyes.
  • Then glue the bottom part of the jellyfish body to the top body piece.
  • After that, form a loop with one paper strip and secure the ends together.
  • Next, thread another strip through the first loop and secure it to continue the paper chain.
  • Repeat the process until each tentacle reaches the desired length.
  • Finish by glue or tape each completed paper chain to the bottom of the jellyfish body.