Underwater Paper Plate Aquarium
Crafting an underwater paper plate aquarium is a simple and exciting project. Kids love painting and adding sparkles. You just need paper plates, blue paint, and some fish stickers. Let your child’s imagination go wild! It’s a wonderful way to talk about sea creatures. I did this with my niece last month, and she couldn’t stop showing it off to her friends.
Sandy Sea Shell Bracelets
Creating sandy sea shell bracelets is both fun and meaningful. Gather some shells from your last beach trip. You only need a bit of glue, string, and patience. Help your child thread the shells and tie the ends. My son loves to wear his bracelet, and it’s a perfect conversation starter about our beach vacation.
Salt Dough Starfish
Salt dough starfish is a fantastic craft that combines creativity and fine motor skills. To make the dough, mix salt, flour, and water together. Shape the dough into starfish shapes and allow kids to paint them once they dry. Despite turning my kitchen into a sandy mess, the excitement and learning experience make it all worthwhile!
Check out the image below for inspiration:
Handprint Fish Puppets
Handprint fish puppets are an engaging way for kids to create their own sea creatures. Use colorful paints and let your kids imprint their hands on paper. Cut the prints out and add googly eyes. These puppets make for excellent storytelling props. My nephew loves to put on puppet shows with his creations.
Tissue Paper Jellyfish
Making tissue paper jellyfish is an enjoyable and gentle art activity. Cut strips of tissue paper for tentacles and glue them under a paper plate. Add some googly eyes, and you have a lovely jellyfish! It’s an excellent way to talk about the gentle creatures of the sea. My daughter often names her jellyfish and creates stories around them.
Ocean Sensory Bags
Ocean sensory bags are a wonderful way for toddlers to engage with the textures and colors of the ocean. By filling sealable bags with blue hair gel and small plastic sea animals, children can safely squish and manipulate the objects, creating a fantastic sensory playtime experience.
My younger son particularly enjoys squishing the bags and identifying all the different animals he discovers.
Explore the ocean with your little one through these engaging sensory bags!