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Fish Crafts for Kids: Reel in Some Fun!

Whether it is crafting a colorful paper fish or creating a mini underwater scene, these fish crafts for kids are a fantastic way to spark your child’s curiosity and creativity.

Fish crafts for kids to dive into

Looking for some creative and educational activities to keep your kids entertained? Well, you’re in luck because today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of fish crafts. With this list of exciting projects, your little ones are sure to have fun exploring their creativity and learning about aquatic life!

As your kids craft, you can talk about the various fish species and underwater ecosystems. And, why not take the opportunity to share fun fish facts with them? Did you know that some fish can change their colors to blend in with their surroundings?

Or that certain species of fish can communicate with each other using sounds? By incorporating these fun facts into your crafting sessions, you can turn them into exciting learning experiences for your little ones.

If you are interested, you can get more fun facts about fish here.

Okay, are you ready to dive in? Go ahead and scroll down for some fin-tastic fish crafts for kids!

1
Watercolor Japanese Windsocks
www.handmadecharlotte.com

Watercolor Fish Windsocks

Kids will use a resist art technique to make these whimsical watercolor fish. Hang them from a wooden dowel and they make a beautiful windsock!
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2
Rocking Puffer Fish Paper Craft
kidpillar.com

Rocking Puffer Fish

Okay, I LOVE the expression on this puffer fish! This cutie is a paper craft, and he actually rocks back and forth.
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3
perler bead fish bowl

Fish Perler Beads

Animal lovers, you’re going to love these 60+ perler bead patterns! These animal perler beads include fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and more.
Find out how to turn these into bookmarks as well.
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4
Squeegee Painting Fish
www.bakerross.co.uk

Squeegee Painting Fish

Have you ever made squeegee art before? This site has a bunch of them including this underwater fish scene!
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5
Pom Pom Fish
onelittleproject.com

Pom Pom Fish

Find out how to use your hands to make colorful pom poms and turn them into fish! Or, if you prefer, you can use a pom pom maker.
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6
mermaid and fish kids craft
krokotak.com

Paper Fish & Mermaids

Although these fish and mermaids may look complicated, they are super easy to make—especially with the template provided!
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7
rainbow fish coffee filter and aluminum foil craft
www.craftymorning.com

Rainbow Fish

Coffee filters and aluminum foil make these fish light and sparkly. Such a fun idea to use as decorations at an under the sea or beach themed party.
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8
3D Underwater Ocean Paper Craft
littlebinsforlittlehands.com

3D Paper Ocean

Find out how 3D images can be created while learning about the ocean with this fun ocean craft!
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9
Paper roll fish recycling craft
www.thecrafttrain.com

Paper roll fish recycling craft

Grab the toilet paper rolls from the recycling bin and make these adorable, bright fish! The patterns are simple enough for even the little ones to paint.
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10
Paper Fish Weaving Craft
www.redtedart.com

Paper Fish Weaving Craft

Weave up some paper fish using this tutorial. I really like the idea of using them in an underwater scene like this as well!
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11
Rock Painting: Fishy Pebbles
www.rockpaint.co.za

Fishy Pebbles

Turn smooth flat rocks into little fishies using this easy to follow rock painting tutorial. You can omit some steps for the little ones, and the finished product will still look awesome!
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12
www.diythought.com

Newspaper Stuffed Fish

Grab your newspaper, or sale flyers to make this stuffed fish. A great recycling craft for kids!
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13
www.kidsartncraft.com

Easy Paper Cup Fish Craft In Simple Steps

This is one of the most adorable paper cup crafts I've ever seen! Look at those eyes.
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14
Macaroni fish craft for kids
iheartcraftythings.com

Colorful Pasta Fish Craft

Macaroni fish seems like it would be a delicious dish. However, this is a kid's craft, and a colorful one at that! Try making a variety of ocean creatures.
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15
makeandtakes.com

Yarn Wrapped Fish

Yarn wrapping is a great for developing your child's fine motor skills. Plus they get to use colorful yarn and markers!
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16
Paper Fish Craft Idea
www.thecrafttrain.com

Paper Fish

Make the cutest little paper fish ever! I absolutely love how colorful you can make them, and you can add any kind of embellishments you like.
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17
Painted clay fish
www.hellowonderful.co

Clay Fish

These fish would make cute backpack tags or keychains. Or make them larger to use as cute decorations in a kid's room. All you need is some air dried clay and acrylic paint.
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18
Under the Sea Shape Craft
www.messylittlemonster.com

Under the Sea Shapes

Make an underwater scene using basic shapes cut out of construction paper! This is an awesome idea for younger kids.
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19
Clothespin Craft: Hungry School of Fish
craftsbyamanda.com

Hungry School of Fish

These clothespin fish look super hungry! Let kids pick their favorite patterned paper to make them come to life.
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20
Paper Fan Puffer Fish Craft
kidscraftroom.com

Paper Fan Puffer Fish

Kids will feel like they are under the ocean when you make and hang these puffer fish from the ceiling. Great decoration idea for a kid's party!
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21
Valentine fish bowl with free printables
www.craftberrybush.com

Fishbowls

These candy fishbowls would make awesome party favors for an under the sea party! You can use clear plastic ornaments for the bowls, gummy fish, and Nerds for the gravel.
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22
Popsicle Stick and Craft Felt Fish
www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Popsicle Stick & Felt Fish

This DIY is a perfect summer idea! Make fish with felt using the colors of your choice! This is simple and so satisfying.
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23
paper plate ocean craft
funmoneymom.com

Paper Plate Ocean

Turn seashells and kitchen sponges into a beautiful underwater scene! Each one will be a unique piece of art.
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24
Fish Handprint Craft For Kids
www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Fish Handprint Craft For Kids

Create a cute fishbowl complete with a handprint fish! It is really easy using the free template provided, or let kids get creative and make their own.
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25
feed the shark game
www.mommymadethat.com

Feed the Shark Game

Two activities in one! Make the fish and shark needed for the game and then play. There's even a free printable template.
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26
cute button frog and fish tutorial
lc.pandahall.com

Button Fish

Button crafts like this frog and fish are great for kids to make! They can follow the tutorial, or try to plan and create a fish just using circular shapes.
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27
Styrofoam and straw fish kid craft
www.freekidscrafts.com

Fish Wall Hanging

Drinking straws and tissue paper covered Styrofoam come together to make an adorable fish!
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28
Marbled Fish Craft
www.fantasticfunandlearning.com

Marbled Fish Art

Use food coloring and shaving cream to make marbled fish art! Each one will be unique. Then check out how to make these marbled mugs.
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29
Foam Ocean Animal Pencil Toppers
homanathome.com

Foam Fish Pencil Topper

You'll never want to use a plain old pencil again once you've added these ocean creatures to your writing implements! They are so colorful and fun.
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