Welcome to a world of underwater adventures and creative fun! This collection of easy ocean crafts for preschoolers is perfect for sparking young imaginations and keeping little hands busy. Whether you’re planning an ocean-themed unit or just want a fun weekend activity, these ideas are a wonderful way to combine creativity and learning.
The ocean is full of mystery and adventure. At one time, humans knew more about the Moon than about Earth’s oceans! While that’s not quite true anymore, there’s still so much to learn — and these ocean crafts are a great way to inspire curiosity and teach kids all about sea life.
Each of these preschool ocean crafts is a great resource for a classroom ocean unit or for making at home for fun. Little ones will love creating their own turtles, jellyfish, crabs, sharks, and so many other sea creatures. They’ll be having so much fun, they won’t even realize how much they’re learning!
These crafts are also a wonderful screen-free activity that will keep kids busy and engaged. Most of them use simple materials you probably already have on hand, making setup quick and stress-free. Perfect for home, daycare, or the classroom, these cute ocean-themed crafts encourage creativity and help build fine motor skills.
So gather your craft supplies and get ready to dive into a sea of creativity with these fun, educational, and easy ocean crafts for preschoolers!
Ocean Crafts for Preschoolers
It’s time to bring the ocean to life with these adorable crafts! From colorful fish to wiggly jellyfish and smiling starfish, these projects are sure to make a splash with your preschooler.
Coffee Filter Tropical Fish Craft
Turn coffee filters into vibrant tropical fish with this easy and fun craft, perfect for preschoolers. Using washable markers and a spray bottle, kids will love watching the colors blend to create their unique fish. A great way to combine creativity and learning!
Salt Dough Starfish Craft
This easy salt dough starfish craft is a hit with kids of all ages! It’s a hands-on way to explore sea stars while learning more about these fascinating creatures.
Paper Plate Turtle Craft
You’re going to love this paper plate turtle craft! It’s fun, easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers, and looks adorable displayed on your classroom wall.
Handprint Jellyfish Craft
This cute handprint jellyfish craft is simple and sweet — and great for fine motor skills! Kids will love watching their handprints turn into wiggly jellyfish.
Ocean Themed Wreath
Create a fun and colorful ocean wreath to hang on the wall! It’s an easy way to teach preschoolers about sea life while encouraging creativity and teamwork.
Coffee Filter Crab Craft
This coffee filter crab craft is quick, cute, and perfect for summer! With just a few supplies, kids can make their own happy crabs in minutes.
Sea Turtle Art Project
Kids will love this sea turtle art project — it’s a fun way to explore textures, patterns, and colors while working on fine motor skills.
Octopus Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Turn a plain paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! Preschoolers will love decorating it and using it for ocean-themed storytelling or playtime.
Tape Resist Clown Fish
Tape-resist art makes painting fun and mess-free. Kids will enjoy creating their own clownfish while learning about this colorful ocean animal.
Humpback Whale Headband Craft
If your little ones are learning about whales, this headband craft is the perfect activity! It’s a fun way to celebrate these gentle giants of the ocean.
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft
Turn a paper plate and ribbon into a beautiful jellyfish! This easy craft makes a great addition to any ocean-themed bulletin board or art wall.
Shark Craft for Kids
This simple shark craft is perfect for a summer day or an ocean-themed week. Easy to make and full of personality, it’s sure to be a favorite!
Crab Paper Plate Craft
Looking for a quick and easy activity? These adorable paper plate crabs are fun to make and use supplies you already have at home. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers alike!
Paper Jellyfish Craft
This paper jellyfish craft is a great way to learn about ocean life while practicing cutting and gluing skills. It’s bright, fun, and full of personality!
Ocean Paper Craft
There is so much to see under the ocean’s surface. Print and cut out this template so kids can create a cute underwater scene.
Puffer Fish Craft
With this ocean craft for preschoolers, you can make a fun little puffer fish. A toilet paper roll makes an uncommon sort of paintbrush.
Handprint Octopus Craft
Octopi are fascinating animals. They are among the most intelligent groups of creatures on Earth. Make these adorable little ones with handprints to make a friend that kids will love.
Starfish Ocean Craft
This ocean craft may seem a bit odd at first, but everything will work out. Kids will love sticking buttons to starfish, developing an interesting look that nobody else can duplicate.
Jellyfish Craft
Another fascinating ocean animal is the jellyfish. Discuss jellyfish facts with the kids as they assemble these cute little critters from the template.
Octopus Paper Plate Craft
Turn an ordinary paper plate and construction paper into a fun little octopus. No templates are required; this ocean craft is freehand.
Paper Plate Fish Craft
Turn a paper plate into a pretty fish craft with paint, construction paper, and a toilet paper tube. Kids will get a kick out of stamping the scales with the tube.
Paper Weaving Seahorse Craft
Use the template provided to make a cute little seahorse craft that preschoolers will love. As a bonus, it’s a paper weaving project, so they can also build up fine motor skills.
Octopus Craft
This template provides the head and body of an octopus, and kids get to make the tentacles. The paper chain tentacles are a unique take on octopus tentacles; little ones will love making them.
Egg Carton Ocean Animals
It’s hard to fathom, but old egg cartons can be turned into many different things. A whole host of sea creatures can easily be made using the cups from an old carton and a few basic supplies.
These ocean crafts for preschoolers are such a fun way to keep kids learning and creating while exploring the amazing world beneath the waves. Whether you’re planning an ocean theme at school or just looking for a rainy-day project, these simple craft ideas are sure to make a splash!
If you and your little ones loved these, you might also enjoy our Shark Snack Ideas for Kids or Under the Sea Coloring Pages — both are perfect companions to your ocean-themed fun.
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