This Under the sea spinner craft is a fun and engaging activity for kids to explore the wonders of the ocean.
This craft involves coloring an putting together a spinner that resembles a mini underwater scene, complete with fish, seaweed and other marine creatures.
The interactive summer craft will provide a fun way to keep kids entertained and also help them practice their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
By the end of the craft, kids will have a unique spinner that they can proudly show off to their friends and family.
Under the sea craft printable
The Under the Sea craft comes with a simple printable template for teachers to use at preschool or with daycare kids, for an easy crafting experience.
The craft printable can also be used in the classroom with kindergartners and older kids, for an ocean animal study unit.
The template comes with two parts: cover featuring a boat and the spinner itself. The spinner is split in two, each half showcasing different ocean animals. On one side you can find a turtle and jellyfish, while the other side features a crab and a couple of fish.
By turning the cover, kids will be able to see the boat sailing over different ocean scenes.
Ocean animals
Fun facts about turtles
- Turtles can retract their heads, legs and tail into their shells for protection.
- Some species of turtles can live up to 100 years.
- They are known for their slow movement on land, but in water, they can swim at impressive speeds.
- Turtles have unique shell patterns, which act like a fingerprint, making each turtle’s shell unique.
Fun facts about jellyfish
- Jellyfish have no brain, heart or bones.
- Jellyfish are made up of 95% water, which makes them almost entirely transparent. This allows them to camouflage and blend in with their surroundings, making them excellent hunters.
- Some species of jellyfish can produce their own light.
Fun facts about crabs
- Crabs have ten legs, with the font two used for grabbing and holding onto food.
- Crabs have a unique way of communicating with each other through drumming, waving with their claws, and even releasing chemical signals.
Ocean animal crafts for kids
Who lives in the ocean? – Kids will spin to see what other new animal lives in the ocean. This interactive summer craft involves coloring and scissors cutting – two activities that preschoolers and kindergartners love.
This paper plate ocean craft is a great activity for kids to work on their fine motor skills as they have to thread yarn through holes in the paper plate to create the water. Use the printable to create the four animals: fish, whale, seahorse and starfish and help them swim in the ocean.
Create two adorable handprint ocean animals: crab and shark. This is a fun summer activity for daycare or to try at home with your kids. All you need is the printable and paint.
Under the sea spinner craft
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Supplies:
- Under the sea printable
- White cardstock paper
- Colored pencils
- Paper fastener
- Hole punch
- Pencil
- Scissors
Step by Step Instructions
Start by printing the spinner and cover on white cardstock paper.
Color the spinner and cut it out.
Color the cover and cut it out.
Use a pencil to make a hole in the middle of the spinner. (where marked)
Use a hole punch to make a hole in the middle of the cover. (where marked)
Attach the spinner and cover together with a paper fastener.