This month we are focusing on an ‘Under Water’ or ‘Ocean’ theme for our toddler activities. We started the month by reading some of our favorite Under Water books and for our craft activity today we made jellyfish using paper plates and crepe paper. We are going to use them as decorations for my daughters Octonauts themed birthday party at the end of the month, but they look great stuck on a wall or hanging up in a bedroom. If you work in a day care or early childhood setting, they look really good hanging from some netting on the ceiling.
What do you need?
- Paper Plates
- Crepe Paper (we used blues and oranges but you can use whatever colors you have)
- Oil Pastels or Crayons
- water color paints (or use a paint wash – 2 parts water to 1 part poster paint)
- Glue
- Scissors
What to do
1.Cut a paper plate in half
2.Let your toddler draw and decorate the plate with crayons or pastels (pastels work best)
3.Paint over the crayons or pastels.
4. Cut the crepe paper into thin strips (I used thick crepe paper cut in half.
5. Glue the crepe paper onto the back of the plate.
6. Punch a hole in the top and hang up!
Catherine says
Love this idea. Would be great to make after reading Commotion in the Ocean 🙂
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Carol says
Thanks Catherine. I LOVE that book! Loving your blog as well – it’s great!
Louisa says
These are lovely and look very pretty.#letkidsbekids
Carol says
Thanks Louisa x
Karen Bell says
They look great! What a lovely fun idea.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsBeKids
Caroline (Becoming a SAHM) says
Brilliant idea, I bet Monkey would love it so will have to give it a go!! X
Carol says
Thanks Caroline!
leandra says
These are really cute! A lovely idea for an ocean theme.
Thanks for linking to #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Leandra & Becky x
Carol says
Thank you 🙂
Alex says
Love this!! I just bought loads of crafty supplies to have an arts & crafts day tomorrow. Definitely going to make some jelly fish! x
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Carol says
Thanks Alex. These are lots of fun!
Tarana Khan says
These look cute, and are just perfect for a toddler to do!
sarah - let them be small says
this is a great idea. I have been crafting with paper plates with my son today too xx
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Carol says
Thanks Sarah!
Mummy Melton says
looks like so much fun, will give this a try #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Kate Williams says
Love these! We seem to be doing a bit of a seaside theme at the moment too, though mine is totally accidental 😉 Thanks for linking with Tuesday Tutorials #pintorials
Carol says
Thanks Kate!