Make a collage narwhal craft! Learn about these fascinating ocean creatures with a fun ocean theme art project! Get creative tips on adding fun art techniques to this easy narwhal art idea. Make sure to grab the printable narwhal template for an easy ocean project.
Explore Narwhals For Ocean Theme
Add this simple narwhal craft project to your ocean theme activities this season. If you want to learn more about how to make collage art with a fun ocean animal theme, let’s grab the supplies!
While you’re at it, make sure to check out these other ocean experiments, activities and crafts!
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We love simple ocean crafts for kids! When you finish this jellyfish craft, why not make a glow-in-the-dark jellyfish (with a free activity pack), black glue jellyfish art, sculpt salt dough starfish, or even build a narwhal from basic LEGO bricks!
What is a Narwhal?
Narwhals are fascinating creatures that live in the icy waters of the Arctic. They are often called the “unicorns of the sea” because of their long, spiral tusk that can grow up to 10 feet long. Despite their name, narwhals are a type of whale, not mythical creatures.
Narwhals have a unique appearance with mottled gray skin and a dorsal fin set far back on their bodies. Their streamlined shape helps them swim gracefully through the cold ocean waters.
Grab our free printable Fun Narwhal Facts Activities Pack and find a great list of Narwhal STEM activities to try here.
Fun Narwhal Facts
A Narwhal is a species of whale related to the Beluga and Orca.
Female Narwhals give birth to a baby Narwhal called a calf once every three years. It is around 5 feet long when born.
Narwhals live and swim around the Arctic Circle.
Narwhals can be up to 20 feet long and weigh a ton.
Narwhals eat fish, shrimp, and squid. They are carnivores.
The spiral horn/tusk is actually a tooth and can get up to 10 feet
long on males. Females usually have one but can have a short one.
Narwhals only have two teeth. One of which protrudes, forming the tusk.
The tusks are covered in tiny holes and have tons of nerve endings. The holes let in seawater, but there is no concrete evidence as to the use of the tusk.
A group of Narwhals swimming together is called a pod.
Narwhals will often swim on their bellies.
Narwhals communicate with a series of clicks and whistles.
Narwhals can live up to 50 years old.
Narwhals are also called moon whales.
Get the free printable narwhal template!
Narwhal Collage Art
SUPPLIES:
- Narwhal template
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Pencil
- Cardstock in various colors
TIP: Get creative and use magazines, newspapers, and other paper scraps for your narwhal craft, either for the narwhal body or the background! Your narwhal can be patterned or differently colored! Old National Geographic magazines are great for this.
STEP 1: Print the narwhal template.
STEP 2: Use scissors to cut the pieces out.
STEP 3: Use the template shapes to cut out different colored pieces of card stock.
STEP 4: Once you have all the cardstock shapes, put them together to create your very own narwhal!
STEP 5: Use glue or a glue stick to attach your narwhal to another piece of card stock for a background. You can draw an ocean background and cut out fun curvy shapes for coral and rocks.
TIP: Create a separate background for extra creativity. Try paper collage with torn paper scraps, stamped newspaper, or watercolor and salt painting before adding the narwhal cutouts. There is so much room to personalize this Narwhal art project.
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- Salt Dough Starfish
- Glowing Jellyfish
- How Do Squid Swim
- Fun Facts About Narwhals
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- How Do Sharks Float
- How Do Whales Keep Warm
- How Do Fish Breathe
- Penguin Activities
Printable Ocean Activities Pack
Add this printable ocean project pack to your ocean unit or summer science plans. You’ll find tons of projects to keep you busy. Just read the reviews!
