Looking for a fun and engaging summer craft activity for kids? Combining creativity with learning is a surefire way to keep little ones entertained while boosting their skills.
With this paper and coding dot seahorse craft, you can introduce your kids to art, design, and basic coding concepts all at once. Best of all, you’ll create a colorful summer-themed decoration they’ll be proud to display all summer long!
Craft Supplies:
Before starting the project, make sure to gather all the necessary supplies. Here’s a quick checklist:
- Cardstock Paper {any color}
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Coloring Pencils or markers
- Seahorse Printable – from box.com
- Coding Labels {rainbow colored}
- Medium Sized Googly Eyes {1 per craft}
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
Directions:
Now for the fun part! Follow these simple steps to create your very own polka dot seahorses:
- Start by printing out our free seahorse template. If you’d like, you can color it in before moving on to the next step.
- Now comes the fun part: adding the coding labels to create the seahorse’s scales. Begin at the tail and work your way up, carefully placing the labels within the seahorse outline.
- Once you’ve finished decorating, cut out the seahorse.
- To complete your Polka Dot Seahorse, glue it onto the center of a sheet of blue cardstock.
- Add a wiggle eye to give your seahorse some personality.
- Feel free to include any extra embellishments you like, then display your creation proudly for everyone to admire!
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Recreating our coding label polka dot seahorse tutorial is more than just assembling a fun summer craft. It’s a chance to bond with your kids, explore their creativity, and introduce them to the unique and beautiful creatures that inhabit the sea.
Set aside some time this summer to bring this cheerful project to life, and don’t forget to share your creations with friends and family. Happy crafting, my friends!
