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Get creative with these fish crafts.
Theyre simple, fun to make, and cute projects for kids.
Im a massive fan of fish-related crafts simply because theres so much room for kids to stretch their imaginations.
The perfectkids artis hard to find, but in my opinion, this fishy little number gets close.
This is perfect as a classroom activity because it provides many educational opportunities along the way.
Its vibrant, easy-to-make, and the materials arent expensive to buy in large amounts.
Using only felt, decorations, and somepopsicle sticks, this DIY project is perfect for young kids!
Step 1
Begin your crafting session by gathering all your supplies.
As for the base material, you’re free to use felt or foam.
These will be cut from the foam and glued on, so theres no permanence.
Dont be afraid to get creative!
Cut out these pieces of fishy anatomy in a variety of colors and shapes.
Step 3
Next up, lets give our skeleton some scales.
Pro Tip:This felt piece will sit behind the popsicle sticks.
So, confirm it doesnt extend too far past the sticks boundaries.
Step 4
Next up, attach the piece of felt to the frame.
I found craft glue works perfectly well for this (and would be ideal in a classroom environment).
However, if all you have on-hand is hot glue, that will work.
Once youre done, you should have a little fish body that looks like this!
Step 5
Its time to make our fish a little more recognizable.
Next, glue two fins to the fishs body, one on the top and one on the bottom.
Ensure these sit behind the sticks.
Finish it off by gluing fish lips to the front.
Experiment with spiky styles, rounded curves, or basic fish-like shapes for your tails.
Position the tail on the fishs rear.
If youre in a classroom, now is the best time to talk about how fish can swim!
Finish off this delightful craft by adorning your fish with the various decorative supplies I listed before.
I highly recommend using googly eyes.
They just lend such life to the completed fishies!
What Can You Use Instead of Felt?
Each little fish will cost a couple of dollars at most if youre making them at home.
