My paper plate jellyfish craft for kids is perfect for those looking for some cute ocean creatures to make! Suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids!
These jellyfish craft step by step instructions help you turn a paper plate and some colored craft papers into a cute jellyfish! One of my favorite easy Summer crafts for kids this year!
Jellyfish Paper Plate Craft
Jellyfish live in the sea but quite often you can see them washed up on the sand!! I was quite surprised to find out that most jellyfish only live a few months unless they are kept enclosed. In this case they can live for a few years!
My children love learning about sea creatures so I thought I would do a cute jellyfish craft and educate them at the same time!! Next up we will be doing some easy starfish crafts
This is certainly one of my cute ocean crafts for kids
I actually love this activity for preschool kids as we can talk about the different colors and shapes we use to complete this craft.
Like most of my ideas this can be completed very quickly making it ideal for a fun preschool art activity.
How to Make Paper Plate Jellyfish Crafts
I love the fact that kids paper plate craft does not require many materials
- Paper Plate.
- Acrylic Paint.
- Paintbrush.
- Colorful Craft Papers.
- Pencil.
- Scissors.
- Glue.
Step by step instructions for jellyfish paper plate
If you want some printable instructions please go to the bottom of this post.
Step 1:
Cut a paper plate in half.
Step 2:
Select one shade of a color of your choice for the first layer.
Step 3:
Paint the entire piece using the color but leave some smudges.
Step 4:
Take your second shade of paint and fill in the smears.
Step 5:
Use zig-zag or wavy patterned scissors to cut paper strips from two pink shades of craft paper.
Step 6:
Use a marker pen to draw the crab’s mouth and nostrils.
Step 7:
Glue or stick the wavy patterned paper strips on the flat bottom side of the paper plate.
Step 8:
Cut out two circular pieces of white craft paper and use marker pens to draw the eyes of the jellyfish. Glue the eyes on the paper plate.
Final Step:
Use marker pens to draw a mouth.
Make lots of these in different colors! You could make a display of jellyfish in the classroom and combine them with other sea life.
Other Jellyfish Crafts to Make
What other materials could you use to make Jellyfish? You could use colored craft papers and attach pipe cleaners as legs.
You can also make jellyfish using egg cartons. The carton represents the body and then you need to attach some colored pieces of paper, yarn or pipe cleaners to represent the legs!
Why not use a paper cup or even a plastic bottle, use your creativity!!
More Great Sea Creature Crafts
If you like my jellyfish craft ideas you may be interested in making my paper seahorses and my paper dolphins
My easy crab craft can be made in under 20 minutes and is great for preschoolers.
Printable Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft Instructions
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Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft for Kids
My paper plate jellyfish craft for kids is perfect for those looking for some cute ocean creatures to make! My jellyfish craft step by step instructions help you turn a paper plate and some colored craft papers into a cute jellyfish!
Materials
- Paper Plate.
- Acrylic Paint.
- Paintbrush.
- Colorful Craft Papers.
- Pencil.
- Scissors.
- Glue.
Instructions
Step 1:
Cut a paper plate in half.
Step 2:
Select one shade of a color of your choice for the first layer.
Step 3:
Paint the entire piece using the color but leave some smudges.
Step 4:
Take your second shade of paint and fill in the smears.
Step 5:
Use zig-zag or wavey patterned scissors to cut paper strips from two pink shades of craft paper.
Step 6:
Use a marker pen to draw the crab’s mouth and nostrils.
Step 7:
Glue or stick the wavey patterned paper strips on the flat bottom side of the paper plate.
Step 8:
Cut out two circular pieces of white craft paper and use marker pens to draw the eyes of the jellyfish. Glue the eyes on the paper plate.
Final Step:
Use marker pens to draw a mouth.
Will you make my Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft?
Hi there, I’m Laura an avid kids crafter with two little ones of my own to keep entertained! I have been doing kids crafts since 2018! Here at Easy Crafts for Kids you can find seasonal crafts for all age groups, as well as drawing tutorials, coloring pages and some other fun printables!