Educational Preschool Activity: Ocean, Sea, Fish and Summer

I don’t know about you, but we’ve been spending a lot of time with water this summer. In the kiddie pool, in friend’s and family’s pools, with squirt guns, sprinklers, and of course, water balloons! Have the kids try the other activities in our Ocean Animals Unit Study as well.

A young child in a pink dress joyfully runs through a spray of water, as if dreaming of the day she might swim in the sea, in a sunlit backyard with a wooden fence and trees in the background. The scene captures a moment of playful happiness.

We even made it to the beach a few times!

A young child wearing a pink sweater crafts sandcastles near a calm body of water. Large rocks form a barrier in the background, and the sky is clear and blue.

So naturally, all this time in the water made me think of the ocean and all the fun creatures living in the deep. My daughter has been fascinated with jellyfish lately, so I thought we’d do a sea creature themed craft this week. If you want to add to the experience, be sure to watch Finding Nemo and pick up some sea-themed books at your library like Mister Seahorse or A House for a Hermit Crab. Anyway, onto the craft!

What You’ll Need:

Sea Creature Stampers (or make a fish stamp out of a potato!)
Free Under The Sea Printable
Either stamp pads or paint
A kid or two

What You Do:

Lay out all your supplies
Let the kids have fun! (I usually do a “sample” project in front of the little ones so they have an idea of what to do)

Since this craft is pretty simple, I won’t bore you with directions. Instead, I’ll bombard you with pictures!

A young girl with blonde hair is smiling while crafting at a table. Using star-shaped stamps and colorful ink pads, she creates a vibrant collage on her drawing sheet. Dressed in a blue dress, she is fully engaged in her craft, observing her artwork with delight.

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Finished Products:

A childs watercolor painting captures an underwater scene with a green smiling jellyfish, pink starfish, seaweed, and coral. The background blends soft colors like green and pink with gentle smudges, evoking an oceanic feel. This delightful craft invites imaginations to swim among vibrant sea life.

Childs craft drawing of an underwater scene with blue, green, and red watercolors. Abstract fish swim among seaweed and coral shapes scattered throughout. The background includes splashes and brush strokes, suggesting movement and bubbles.

What About You?

What fun water-inspired crafts are you doing?

About the Author

Lindsey Whitney is a mom of two, home day care provider, and blogger over at Growing Kids Ministry. Growing Kids Ministry is a blog designed to help parents, teachers, and Children’s Ministry workers who want to help the kids they love grow in their faith. You can connect with her via twitter or on facebook!