The ocean is teeming with loads of possibilities for amazing ocean theme activities for kids! If you are looking to keep the kids busy and give them something to work on this summer, these fun ocean crafts are the way to go! Ocean activities are perfect for early learning, and these under the sea crafts and art activities will take you through kindergarten and elementary ages as well!
OCEAN CRAFTS
These ocean theme craft ideas below are so fun and easy to include everyone in. We love simple projects that look amazing but don’t take a ton of time, supplies, or craftiness to do. Some of these ocean art and craft projects might even include a little bit of science.
Great for a preschool or elementary ocean theme! Whether just for fun, or to learn about the ocean and the animals that live, there’s sure to be a ocean craft activity for everyone!
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Printable Ocean Animals Craft
Make these cute, printable ocean animal crafts using split pins or brads! They move!
Fish Painting
This fun and easy ocean craft will sure to be a hit with your kids. Paint fish inspired by famous artist Jackson Pollock and his style of ‘action painting’ and abstract art! Free printable included!
Map of the Ocean Floor
What does the ocean floor look like? Be inspired by scientist and map builder, Marie Tharp and make your own relief map of the world with easy DIY shaving cream paint.
3D Ocean Paper Craft
Create an ocean paper craft project that is perfect for older kids too!
Salt Painting
This cool ocean theme craft is very easy to make with just a few simple materials from the kitchen. Combine art with science with STEAM learning, and discover about absorption.
Glow In The Dark Jellyfish
This ocean craft is a fun and easy way to explore bio-luminescence in living organisms while combining art and a bit of engineering.
Black Glue Jellyfish Art
Black glue art with a watercolor background for an awesome ocean craft and STEAM project!
Shark Newspaper Craft
Create this easy shark paper craft to celebrate Shark Week or add to your ocean theme! Learn about these fascinating ocean creatures with a fun ocean theme art project!
Narwhal Collage Craft
Learn fun facts about Narwhals and create a fantastic Narwhal collage craft with more background ideas to choose from.
Salt Dough Starfish
This easy salt dough starfish craft is sure to be a hit in your classroom or at home to explore these awesome sea stars. Learn more about starfish as you create your own models out of salt dough!
Turtle Dot Painting
Dot painting is a great way to develop your child’s fine motor skills, and strengthen grasp and manual control. Plus, it’s fun! Get our free printable turtle template and create your own fun dot painting design.
Ocean In A Bottle
Explore the ocean with a variety of neat visual textures in our simple to make ocean sensory bottles or jars.
MORE FUN OCEAN CRAFT IDEAS
- Make egg carton whales by I Heart Crafty Things.
- Make this cute paper plate turtle craft from The Resourceful Mama.
- Make a gigantic body tracing mermaid by Make it Your Own.
- Or this colorful puffy bubble wrap octopus by Arty Crafty Kids.
- More paper plate ocean animals from The Craft Train.
- Paper weave fish by Easy Peasy and Fun.
- Starfish texture art by Fireflies and Mudpies.
Printable Ocean STEM Project Pack
Perfect for kids in Kindergarten through Upper Elementary School! Grab this Ocean printable project pack and read the reviews!
- 10+ Ocean theme science activities with journal pages, supply lists, set up and process, and science information. Easy to set up, fun, and fit into your available time, even if it’s limited!
- 10+ Printable Ocean STEM challenges that are simple but engaging for home or classroom.
- Engaging Ocean theme activities include a tide pool pack, oil spill pack, marine food chain pack, and more!
- Ocean Theme STEM Story and challenges perfect for going on a STEM adventure in the classroom!
- Learn about Jacques Cousteau with a workbook activity
- Explore the ocean layers and create an ocean layer jar!
- Ocean Extras include I-Spy pages, bingo games, coloring sheets, and more for early finishers!
- BONUS: Ocean Science Camp Week Pullout (note some duplicate activities but organized for convenience)
- BONUS: Ocean STEM Challenge Calendar Pullout (note some duplicate activities but organized for convenience)
