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
Kid Friendly Scissors
Hand-Held Office Stapler
Black Sharpie Marker

PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Fish

The 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!}

MORE CRAFTY FUN —> 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 Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat

This easy craft idea is perfect for kids of all ages! All you need is a paper plate, some paint, and a few simple supplies.

Paper Plate Goldfish

Today's blog post is titled Paper Plate Fish and it goes perfectly along with the Dr Seuss Beginner Book - Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer.

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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!}