Fish Crafts for Kids: Reel in Some Fun!

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!

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

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.

Have you ever made squeegee art before? This site has a bunch of them including this underwater fish scene!

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.

Although these fish and mermaids may look complicated, they are super easy to make—especially with the template provided!

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.

Find out how 3D images can be created while learning about the ocean with this fun ocean 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.

Weave up some paper fish using this tutorial. I really like the idea of using them in an underwater scene like this as well!

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!

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

This is one of the most adorable paper cup crafts I've ever seen! Look at those eyes.

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.

Yarn wrapping is a great for developing your child's fine motor skills. Plus they get to use colorful yarn and markers!

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.

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.

Make an underwater scene using basic shapes cut out of construction paper! This is an awesome idea for younger kids.

These clothespin fish look super hungry! Let kids pick their favorite patterned paper to make them come to life.

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!

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.

This DIY is a perfect summer idea! Make fish with felt using the colors of your choice! This is simple and so satisfying.

Turn seashells and kitchen sponges into a beautiful underwater scene! Each one will be a unique piece of art.

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.

Two activities in one! Make the fish and shark needed for the game and then play. There's even a free printable template.

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.

Drinking straws and tissue paper covered Styrofoam come together to make an adorable fish!

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.

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.