The ocean is full of wonder, from colorful fish and playful dolphins to mysterious deep-sea creatures. If your little ones love the sea, why not bring the magic of the ocean into your home with some fun and easy crafts? In this list of 10 Ocean-Themed Crafts for Kids, you’ll find creative projects that inspire imagination and hands-on learning.

Coffee Filter Starfish Suncatcher Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian

It’s so easy to create a cute starfish suncatcher by using coffee filters. The way colors bleed through the fibers creates a beautiful effect when light passes through it.

Octopus Craft by Fox Farm Home

Grab this printable octopus for a fun easy craft that kids will love. The paper chain tentacles are simple to make and are so cute.

Foam Ocean Animal Pencil Toppers by Homan at Home

These adorable foam pencil toppers are surprisingly easy to make, making them a perfect ocean-themed craft for kids. For younger children, they also make a fun and creative gift to make learning even more exciting.

Paper Plate Dolphin Craft by Taming Little Monsters

The natural curves of a paper plate make a fantastic template for a leaping dolphin. With a few careful cuts, it’s a simple project that is very rewarding for kids.

Paper Plate Ocean Craft by Non-Toy Gifts

Here’s a fantastic little ocean craft that offers so many benefits for kids. The printable fish and the yarn-threaded section all combine to make a fun project that helps develop fine motor skills.

Sea Life Spinner by ConservaMom

Grab this sea life printable and print it out for the kids. They can color the spinner and then assemble it to learn about sea life.

Starfish Ocean Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect

These starfish templates are a perfect craft for younger kids that is easy to set up. Just print the templates, and then let the kids glue on a variety of buttons to decorate them.

Cupcake Liner Puffer Fish Craft by Kids Craft Room

Grab a few colorful cupcake liners to make this fun pufferfish craft. Add in some googly eyes and a popsicle stick, and it’s all set.

Egg Carton Whale by Barley & Birch

These egg carton whales are a great project for multiple reasons. They’re fun, they teach recycling, and they actually float!

Yarn Jellyfish Craft by Our Kid Things

Yarn jellyfish are such a simple and fun craft that kids will want to make a whole ocean full of them! With just five easy-to-find supplies, they can create as many as they like.

If you liked these ocean-themed crafts, let me know by leaving a comment below!

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