Celebrate Shark Week with these fun and easy shark crafts for kids of all ages.
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This collection of shark-themed activities makes great summer crafts for kids. Whether you’re planning a summer activity for kids, a birthday party, or just looking for a fun afternoon project, these beach crafts will provide hours of entertainment.
These projects are not only fun but also educational. Kids can learn about these fascinating ocean predators while developing their fine motor skills and creativity. Whether it’s a cute shark headband, a puppet, or a sensory activity, these projects are sure to be a hit with your little ones.
From simple paper crafts to art projects, there’s something here for every skill level and interest. Each craft is designed to be easy to follow and uses common household materials or basic craft supplies. Get ready to make a splash with these fun activities!
Gather your supplies and let your kids’ creativity swim wild with these fin-tastic projects.
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- Shark Crafts for Kids
- Shark Headband
- Origami Bookmark
- Paper Bag Shark
- Shark Puppet
- Simple Paper Shark
- Toilet Paper Roll Craft
- Newspaper Craft
- Paper Plate Puppet Craft
- Shark Tissue Paper Craft
- Clothespin Craft for Kids
- Shark Cootie Catcher
- Easy Shark Painting
- Shark Fin Hat Craft
- Paper Plate Craft
- Ocean Slime
- Clothespin Puppets
- Great White Shark Art
- Printable Puppets
- Easy Shark Art with Scrape Painting
- Pop Up Card
- Under the Sea Silhouette Art
- Sensory Bottle
- Pool Noodle Shark
- More Crafts for Kids
Shark Crafts for Kids
Create a fun headband with colored cardstock and a free printable template. Children can color their headbands or assemble pre-colored pieces. This project makes a great beach craft for kids.
This one teaches children how to fold an origami that doubles as a bookmark. It's a great activity for Shark Week, combining the fun of origami with the practicality of a bookmark.
Turn a simple paper bag into a puppet. Kids decorate the bag with fins, teeth, and eyes to create a puppet for imaginative play. This craft is easy and uses minimal supplies, making a great low-mess activity.
Create a fun chompin' puppet using a printable template, foam sheets, and craft sticks. Children assemble the shark, then attach it to sticks to make a puppet that can "chomp" on imaginary prey.
Make a simple and adorable paper shark using colored paper, googly eyes, and glue. This quick and easy craft is perfect for little ones to enjoy during Shark Week.
Paint an empty toilet paper roll and add fins, teeth, and googly eyes to transform it into a cute shark. This simple project is perfect for younger kids.
This eco-friendly project uses recycled newspaper to make a shark. The pieces are cut and assembled, and details like fins, waves, and eyes are added. It's a great way to teach children about recycling.
Make a movable puppet using a paper plate, construction paper, paint and basic craft supplies. This interactive project is perfect for imaginative play and storytelling.
Create a shark with tissue paper and a printable template. Kids crumble and glue the tissue paper to form the shark's body. It's a great way to develop fine motor skills while making colorful art.
Turn an ordinary clothespin into a fun shark figure. Children paint the clothespin and add fins, teeth, and googly eyes. When finished, the clothespin can "chomp" by opening and closing its jaws, making it a fun toy for playtime.
Make a simple cootie catcher with a chomping mouth. It's an interactive activity that combines crafting and a fun game.
Create a vibrant painting with a printable template and paint. This craft allows children to experiment with colors and painting techniques to decorate the ocean background.
Make a wearable shark fin hat with construction paper. Children can cut and assemble the fin and headband and wear it. It's a fun and simple craft that's perfect for dress-up and imaginative play.
Make a shark with a paper plate and yarn. This craft requires punching holes around the edge and sewing with yarn. It helps develop fine motor skills and teaches basic sewing techniques.
Make ocean-themed slime with this easy recipe. Kids can mix glue, food coloring, shells, and liquid starch to create stretchy slime. It's a fun, sensory experience that combines science and play.
Transform clothespins into playful puppets using a printable template that can "chomp" by opening and closing the clothespins. This quick and easy activity is a great summer craft for kids.
Children can make a realistic great white shark using construction paper and a printable template. This one is great for an educational lesson about great whites.
These printable puppets are easy to make and fun to play with. Using paper and craft sticks, children can color, cut out, and assemble the puppets. This one is great for imaginative play and storytelling.
Create shark art using a scrape painting technique. Kids can use a printable silhouette and paint to make unique and colorful pictures. This creative activity produces vibrant results.
Kids can make a fun pop-up card using cardstock, coloring supplies, and a printable template. By cutting and assembling the pieces, they create a card that "pops up" when opened. It's a fun and interactive craft that is perfect for any shark lover.
This one involves creating under-the-sea silhouette art using paint and printable templates. Children can paint a background and add silhouettes of sea creatures, including sharks, to make a beautiful ocean scene.
Make a calming sensory bottle using water, glitter, and shark toys. Kids can shake the bottle to see the glitter and sharks move, creating a soothing sensory experience.
Turn a pool noodle into a fun shark! By adding fins, teeth, and eyes, children can create a figure that can float in water. It's a perfect summer activity for pool time and imaginative play.
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