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Easy Jellyfish Craft Preschool Activity – Paper Bowl Jellyfish

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Welcome to a delightful and easy preschool craft that will bring the wonders of the ocean right into your classroom or home! This colorful Jellyfish Crafts Preschool Activity is perfect for little hands and big imaginations.

Children can create their own whimsical jellyfish using simple materials like paper bowls, tissue paper, and colorful ribbons. This activity sparks creativity and helps develop fine motor skills as kids assemble their jellyfish.

Preschool Jellyfish Craft

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Jellyfish Crafts Preschool Activity – Easy Paper Bowl Jellyfish

This project is ideal for an ocean themed lesson or a fun afternoon project, this easy paper bowl jellyfish craft will captivate and inspire young minds. Let’s dive in and start crafting these adorable sea creatures!

This Jellyfish Crafts Preschool Activity will have everyone ready for the summer. Whether you are in the middle of an Under the Sea theme, exploring the ocean with hands-on activities, or just looking for a fun summer craft idea for kids.

This Jellyfish Art Activity is perfect for kids of all ages. A Paper Bowl Jellyfish can be a fun decoration for your child’s room or displayed in front of a window.

Jellyfish Crafts for Kids

Our jellyfish journey started with a fun Jiggly Slime and Jellyfish Unit study you can see here. We have revisited our favorite Jellyfish books Night of the Moonjellies and Jellyfish: A Natural History many times over the past few years.

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Jellyfish Preschool Craft

What you will need to make these Cute Jellyfish Crafts is in this picture below. I have what’s needed displaying in list form towards the bottom of the page.  Have Fun!

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Paper Bowl Jellyfish

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On the back side of the bowl, have your child rub the glue evenly all over until it’s covered the bowl.

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Your child can press the tissue paper squares all over the paper bowl, slightly overlapping each piece.

Jellyfish Crafts Preschool Activity, Paper Bowl Jellyfish Craft Idea, Perfect for an Under the Sea Theme or Ocean Unit Study, Ocean Animals Crafts for Kids

A few of the overlapping spots may need a bit more glue, so have your child make dots or put a little on their finger and rub glue on any spots that are not wet or stuck down. Let it dry completely.

Cut a small hole into the top of the bowl, just large enough to fit the ribbon through. Take a piece of ribbon, about 18 inches long, fold it in half and stick both open ends through the hole. Knot it on the inside of the bowl. This will be the hanger.

Jellyfish Crafts Preschool Activity, Paper Bowl Jellyfish Craft Idea, Perfect for an Under the Sea Theme or Ocean Unit Study, Ocean Animals Crafts for Kids

Now cut 12 pieces of different color ribbons, about 1 yard each, and tie together in a knot at one end.

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Tape the knot end inside the bowl where the other knot you tied earlier is. Make sure it is centered.

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Your child can glue on the googly eyes and then let your Jellyfish dry.

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

 Jellyfish Preschool Art Activity

Great for an under the sea preschool theme or Ocean Unit Study. You can find our first painted Jellyfish Craft and Jellyfish Sensory Bin here.

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Your Jellyfish Crafts are Ready to Hang!

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Jellyfish Books for Kids

Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias)Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! (DK Knowledge Encyclopedias)The Big Book of the Blue (The Big Book Series)The Big Book of the Blue (The Big Book Series)Over and Under the WavesOver and Under the WavesNational Geographic Kids Ocean Animals Sticker Activity Book: Over 1,000 Stickers! (NG Sticker Activity Books)National Geographic Kids Ocean Animals Sticker Activity Book: Over 1,000 Stickers! (NG Sticker Activity Books)Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever (National Geographic Kids)Ultimate Oceanpedia: The Most Complete Ocean Reference Ever (National Geographic Kids)Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)Weird But True! OceanWeird But True! OceanShark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts)Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist (Women in Science Books, Marine Biology for Kids, Shark Gifts)Jellyfish: A Natural HistoryJellyfish: A Natural HistoryThe Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)The Thing About Jellyfish (National Book Award Finalist)The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish (Hidden Wonders)The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish (Hidden Wonders)Jellyfish! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)Jellyfish! (Penguin Young Readers, Level 4)

 

Jellyfish Craft Directions

What’s Needed

Directions

1. On the back side of the bowl, rub glue evenly all over until covered.

2. Press the tissue paper squares all over, slightly overlapping.

3. A few of the overlapping spots may need a bit more glue, so put a little on your finger and rub glue on any spots that are not wet or stuck down.

4. Let dry completely.

5. Cut a small hole into the top of bowl, just large enough to fit the ribbon through.

6. Take a piece of ribbon, about 18 inches long, fold it in half and stick both open ends through the hole. Knot it on the inside of the bowl. This will be the hanger.

7. Now cut 12 pieces of different color ribbons, about 1 yard each, and tie together in a knot at one end.

8. Tape the knot end inside the bowl where the other knot you tied earlier is. Make sure it is centered.

9. Glue on the googly eyes and let dry.

10. The Jellyfish are ready to hang!

 

Jellyfish Craft

This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

Under the Sea Preschool Activities

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This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

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This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft

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This Fabulous Jellyfish Craft for kids! Jellyfish are so fun and kids get to explore the wonders of the ocean, 1. Cut tissue paper into squares 2. Glue tissue paper on the bowl 3. Attach the strings 4. Attach eyes to your bowl. Add this Jellysish Art to your Ocean Theme Preschool Activities, Summer Preschool Craft