Last Updated on July 5, 2024 by Amanda Leemis
Check out this awesome Build A Shark Craft for Preschool (with printable templates). Whether you are getting ready for Shark Week, or simply learning about these awesome ocean dwelling creatures, this craft is great for building fine motor skills and getting creative! Print out your free shark template and cutouts below and build your own shark!
Build A Shark Craft!
Materials Needed: scissors, glue stick, free printable shark template and shark cutouts (print below), cardstock paper, watercolors, crayons, Dot Dot markers
Step 1: Gather your supplies! Print out your shark template and cutouts onto cardstock paper, this will give you the best results. Next, use watercolors and crayons to color in your shark. This is a great time to ask your little ones questions about sharks. Are sharks big or small? Where do they live? What do they eat?
Step 2: Use scissors to cut out your shark teeth and shark eyes. This shark has 2 eyes and 6 teeth. Use a glue stick to paste the pieces onto your shark!
Step 3: Now it’s time to give the ocean some texture. Use a blue Dot Dot marker and dot your ocean blue! If you are super adventurous, use any kind of media your like, for example: streamers, pom poms, stickers, etc.
Shark Activity for Kids!
Be to sure to give your shark a name, and don’t forget to hang him somewhere that needs a bit of shark cheer! This craft is great for Shark Week or a shark themed lesson! Be sure to print your Shark Coloring Pages for more shark fun!
The Best Shark Books for Preschool
Be prepared for the fun of Shark Week with these great shark books for preschool! Reading with your little ones is a great way to boost vocabulary skills, build a social bond, and discover potential interests. Read I am the Shark, What if we had a Pet Shark?, and Shark Lady.
Click below to print your Free Shark Craft for Preschool with free cutouts!
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