If you’re looking for a great Ocean Art Preschool Project, this lovely process art activity should be first on your list.

It’s easy summer art for preschoolers. In fact, people of all ages love this art activity that teaches painting with different textures, shades of blue, and blending blues. Plus, Process art is always great to include in your child’s day.

Check out this fun ocean theme activity below!

Preschool Ocean Art

Ocean Art Preschool

This was fun for me as an adult to create alongside my kids, so I’m sure it will be exciting for you and your kids too! You could easily use this during an Ocean Unit Study, under the sea theme, or even for an Earth art idea.

Introducing this ocean process art for toddlers and preschoolers is so much fun and such a great way to get them engaged in creating art.

The different colors of blue make it a lovely way to see the variety of colors and how they can easily be mixed to make other shades as well.

Ocean Process Art

This ocean painting for preschool learners allows them to be hands-on and create a project on their own from start to finish. I love that it gives them full creative options and also builds their confidence as well.

This activity teaches a variety of skills and ideas, including painting with different textures, different shades of blue, and blending colors. It’s fun for kids of all ages, but it’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Ocean Art Projects for Kids

What you will need to make your ocean art project is in the picture below. However, towards the bottom of the page, I have it displayed in a recipe list form for you to print out. Have Fun!

Ocean Art for Preschoolers

Supplies needed:

8X10 white canvas
Clothespins (5)
Pom poms (5)
Craft paint (different shades of blue – we chose 5 colors for this activity)
Paper plate or paint tray

Let’s start creating art…

Start by squeezing open each clothespin and attaching one pom pom to the clothespin. Do this for the remaining clothespins and pom poms.

*Note: When kids are doing this activity, remind them not to squeeze the clothespin as they are painting or the pom pom will fall out.

Next, pour a small amount of each color of paint onto a paper plate. Make certain that you leave room between the paint so that the paints do not mix together.

Once done, take and use one clothespin and pom pom for each color of the paint. Dip the pom pom into the paint and dab about 10 dots of the first color of paint onto the canvas. Try to spread out the colors on the canvas.

Repeat this step for the other colors, using the designated clothespin and pom pom for each specific color.

Ocean Process Art for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kindergarten

If you run out of paint, refill the paint tray and repeat the process until the canvas is covered with a variety of blue dots. (and don’t worry – the paints are expected to mix at this point!)

As you can see from the picture below, the mixing of the colors creates a beautiful effect!

Ocean Preschool Art

Using one pom pom and clothespin, start at one end of the canvas and start dabbing the pom pom up and down on the canvas top to bottom.

The colors will blend together to create a neat effect. Repeat this step until the canvas has been completely blended.

Ocean Art Projects for Preschoolers

Allow the canvas to dry and display once it’s dry!

How do you teach preschoolers about the ocean?

Teaching preschoolers about the ocean can be a captivating and educational experience. It can be done by blending storytelling, visual aids, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions.

Start with colorful books and engaging stories introducing marine life and ocean habitats, sparking their imaginations. Complement these with short videos and pictures that bring the underwater world to life.

Hands-on activities such as creating ocean themed crafts, exploring sensory bins filled with sand and small sea creatures, and engaging in water play can make learning tangible and fun. Incorporating songs and rhymes about the ocean helps reinforce concepts through music and movement. Visiting an aquarium or a virtual tour can provide an immersive experience, allowing children to observe marine animals up close.

Encourage curiosity by asking open-ended questions and facilitating imaginative play, such as role-playing as marine biologists or ocean explorers. Combining these approaches can create a dynamic and enriching learning environment that fosters a deep appreciation for the ocean among preschoolers.

Summer Art Projects for Preschoolers

Now you have a wonderful homemade artwork made by the kids!

Ocean Activities

Once you make this ocean activity for preschoolers, your kids will love this idea too.

PRESCHOOL OCEAN ART ACTIVITY

Earth Day Art

This process art project would also be perfect for an Earth Day Activity. Use blues and greens to create a beautiful masterpiece.

Preschool Ocean Theme Activities

Studies have shown that you will also love the following ideas if you like them. I have pulled them together for you right here!

Ocean Art for kids

Ocean Process Art Activity

Check out this simple Ocean Art Activity for preschoolers!

Ingredients

8X10 white canvas
Clothespins (5)
Pom poms (5)
Craft paint (different shades of blue – we chose 5 colors for this activity)
Paper plate

Instructions

Squeeze open each clothespin and attach one pom pom to the clothespin. Do this for the remaining clothespins and pom poms. *Note: When kids are doing this activity, remind them not to squeeze the clothespin as they are painting or the pom pom will fall out.
Pour a small amount of each color of paint onto a paper plate. Leave room between paint so that paints do not mix together.
Use one clothespin and pom pom for each color of paint. Dip the pom pom into the paint. Dab about 10 dots of the first color of paint onto the canvas. Try to spread out the colors on the canvas.
Repeat this step for the other colors, using the designated clothespin and pom pom for each specific color.
If you run out of paint, refill the paint tray and repeat the process until the canvas is covered with a variety of blue dots. Paints are expected to mix at this point.
Using one pom pom and clothespin, start at one end of the canvas and start dabbing the pom pom up and down on the canvas top to bottom. The colors will blend together to create a neat effect. Repeat this step until the canvas has been completely blended.
Allow the canvas to dry and display once dry!

Ocean Art Preschool Activity – Easy Summer Art Project for Kids