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! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share, if you decide to recreate our goldfish from a paper plate and tissue paper tutorial! You can always find us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! #gluedtomycrafts
MORE DR SEUSS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Green Eggs & Ham Shirt and Paper Plate Lorax
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per goldfish craft
- Orange Tissue Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Kid Friendly Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Black Sharpie Marker
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Fish
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 kid 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!}
PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE FISH CRAFT WITH —> Wood Clothespin Goldfish
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
Happy Birthday Mouse
Paper Plate Paddington
Handprint Fish Canvas
Popsicle Stick One Fish, Two Fish
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Paper Plate Goldfish
Supplies:
Instructions:
- 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 kid 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!}
