Seahorse crafts

I couldn't find a good seahorse template for this craft, so I made one. It works on a normal size paper plate. I printed it out on cardstock for them to trace around. Be warned, it isn't easy getting it to form to the contours of the plate, so this is one you'll have to help even older preschools with holding to trace. The line is also fairly difficult to cut, so we used teacher-assist scissors. The children chose the color of paint and painted both sides on consecutive days. On the…

Paper Plate Seahorse Kids Craft: Create a cute seahorse craft that's inspired by the Mister Seahorse children's book. Make reading more fun for your kids by adding in some related crafts. #learningactivities

Sea animal paper crafts for kids

I am always amazed how Eric Carle is able to tell a story as well as inform young readers. Mister Seahorse is yet another example of this. After learning that many fish fathers take care of the eggs until they hatch, we created seahorses inspired by Eric Carle's artwork. First, we used transparencies and a green permanent marker to draw our seaweed. I told them to draw 4 to 5 "stems." Afterwards, I showed them how to draw the leaves. I asked them to try to overlap some leaves. Then, we used…

Kids love doing crafts during the summer, and nothing is more summery than ocean creatures! These awesome craft seahorse ideas from the Inspiration Edit are so much fun to make. Try making one or all of these crafts with your kids this summer break!

Kathy's AngelNik Designs & Art Project Ideas: Watercolor Sea Horse Art Lesson

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Are you looking for a seahorse template? Here are 9 FREE printables that are perfect for any type of art project. They range from simple to more intricate and can be used as templates or to inspire your own creations!

Easy Mr. Seahorse art activity {free template}

Mister Seahorse / Monsieur Hippocampe - Eric Carle

This free, hands-on seahorse craft activity printable is a fun way for preschoolers to express creativity and learn more about seahorses.

Free Seahorse Templates for elementary students! Children will have the opportunity to color, cut and paste with different seahorse printables. Kids also get to practice their writing skills!

A few months ago I discovered the amazingness of using black glue for art projects. The black glue almost gives the appearance of stained glass against the

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Not only is this seahorse craft for preschoolers insanely cute, it's also great for fine motor skills to help learn about colours.