Get creative with the kiddos this weekend and challenge them to make their own paper plate goldfish! A fun craft idea that will bring out their artistic side!
Paper Plate Orange Goldfish Craft Idea For Kids
Hi my crafty readers! I’m super excited to be sharing another kid friendly craft that goes along with one of my favorite childhood books.
Today’s paper plate and tissue paper goldfish tutorial goes perfectly along with the Dr Seuss Beginner Book – Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer.
Not only is this a great book to read with children, but the “fish out of water craft” I’m sharing today is tons of fun so it really pulls everything together. Recently our afternoon “rapidly” grew when we read the book, did the craft and finished it off with some yummy goldfish snacks. It was a fish-tastic afternoon and I’m thinking about doing it again soon!
So what are you waiting for? This paper plate goldfish craft is super easy, fun for all ages and inexpensive too! Follow my step-by-step tutorial below and let the fun begin! Happy crafting my friends!
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This fun and easy paper plate craft is perfect for kids of all ages! They’ll love creating their own adorable orange goldfish!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Orange Tissue Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Black Marker
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Directions:
- First cut your orange tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
- Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
- Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the fish facial & body features from the cardstock. Think eyes, mouth, fins etc {be sure to reference the book if you need help}
- To finish off the paper plate goldfish craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
- Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}
If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:
- Paper Plate Spaghetti
- Paper Plate Muffin
- Paper Plate Taco
- Paper Plate Bug
- Paper Plate Cookie
- Paper Plate Leopard
- Paper Plate Pancake
- Paper Plate Paddington
- Handprint Fish Canvas
- Popsicle Stick Fish
