By looking at today’s blog title, you would think today’s kid friendly craft tutorial would be inspired by the ocean or perhaps even summer – but NOPE. It was actually inspired by one of our favorite children’s book authors – Eric Carle.

It should come as no surprise, that we absolutely LOVE Eric Carle around here. I’ve shared quite a few kid crafts centered around his books already on the blog {you can see them all in our Eric Carle Kid Craft Roundup!} and I’m already planning some more as I type this very blog post… {yay!}

But before I get too ahead of myself, let’s talk about this blog post – shall we? Today’s post is centered around the beautiful and sentimental story Mister Seahorse.

When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse’s belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets other underwater fathers caring for their babies. Now Eric Carle’s heart-warming New York Times bestseller is finally available in a board book edition, complete with the clear “peek-a-boo” pages that made the original such a hit. Brimming with bright, colorful sea life, this new board book will be irresistable to young children everywhere.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies and get to work on this simple rainbow colored kid craft ASAP. Happy crafting {and reading} with your little ones, my friends!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Colorful Tissue Paper
* Turquoise/Yellow/White Cardstock
* Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
* Next is your tissue paper. Cut it all into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate half 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 rainbow covered.
* When they are done with that, set it aside to let it dry completely while you trim out the other seahorse features from your cardstock {use the book cover as a good guide on what to cut out & how}
* To finish off the Paper Plate Seahorse kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots. Then display proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make our Paper Plate Seahorse craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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