Popsicle Stick & Dried Beans Fish Bowl Craft
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a “groovy” Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl kid craft that goes along PERFECTLY for some craft time with the book Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete by James Dean {Amazon affiliate link}
“Pete is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean’s I Can Read beginning reader Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete. When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete’s cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn’t have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom, Pete finds the perfect solution so that everyone can enjoy a Goldie painting and Pete has time to finish his homework!
A Pet for Pete is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this hilarious I Can Read tale featuring the grooviest cat, Pete!”
Pretty cool, right? Making this a great way to tie everything together with craft and story time in a fun afternoon! Yup – this is a must-do craft that is perfect for kids of all ages so I suggest you grab your supplies, “float” away with the kids and craft the afternoon away together! Happy crafting my friends!
PAIR YOUR FISH BOWL POPSICLE STICK CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Crinkle Paper Pet Fish
This popsicle stick fish bowl craft is perfect for kids! It’s a fun and easy way to teach them about caring for a pet fish, while also having some crafting fun.
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per fishbowl craft}
- School Glue
- Light Blue Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Craft Scissors
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Dried Beans
- Black Sharpie Marker
Directions:
- First assemble the base of your fish bowl by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next have your child paint the front of their popsicle stick fence completely blue.
- Once done, carefully help them put a thick line of glue on one end and put some dried beans on top to represent the rocks/pebbles in a fish bowl.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your orange cardstock and cut out a simple fish design {don’t forget to draw on facial features to give it life!}
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl craft, glue your cardstock fish in the center of the popsicle stick shape.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for all to see!!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Wolf
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 from us:
- Paper Plate Seahorse
- Paper Plate Birthday Mouse
- Paper Plate Button
- Paper Plate Paddington
- Paper Plate Green Monster
- Paper Plate Baseball
- Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant
- Paper Plate Caterpillar
- Cotton Pad Cupcakes
- Paper Plate Easter Bunny Cat
- Pete Inspired Handprint Keepsake
- Paper Plate Pete The Cat Santa
Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl
Supplies:
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- 9 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Blue Craft Paint
- Dried Beans
- 1 Wiggle Eye
Instructions:
- First assemble the base of your fish bowl by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next have your child paint the front of their popsicle stick piece completely blue.
- Once done, carefully help them put a thick line of glue on one end and put some dried beans on top to represent the rocks/pebbles in a fish bowl.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your orange cardstock and cut out a simple fish design {don't forget to draw on facial features to give it life!}
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl craft, glue your cardstock fish in the center of the popsicle stick shape.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for all to see!!!
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