Ocean Eye Spy Jar

Plastic colorful ocean creatures are placed into a plastic jar along with green confetti to make a fun eye spy jar for toddlers.  Life over cs shares the details.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lifeovercs.com/ocean-themed-i-spy-jar-for-preschoolers/

Ocean Playdoh Set

Bring the ocean inside with a beach themed play dough kit featuring blue and green tinted play dough, sea glass, shells and a plastic mermaid doll and seaweed.  Mama papa bubba shares the details.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mamapapabubba.com/2015/05/23/mermaid-play-dough-kit/

Paper Plate Jelly Fish

A paper plate is colored and cut in half to make the top of a jelly fish with my bored toddler.  Next she hangs crepe paper streamers to make all of the flowing tentacles.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://myboredtoddler.com/jellyfish-toddler-craft-activity/

Scrapbooks etc uses paper bowls and lots of ribbons.

The website is no longer available.

Happy hooligans uses curling ribbon for the tentacles.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/paper-plate-jellyfish-craft/

Sand Dollars

Dried barley gets glued to card stock to make these cute sand dollars bringing the ocean and beach closer to home. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/paper-sand-dollars

Crafts by amanda uses dried beans and a paper plate for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/07/paper-plate-sand-dollars.html

Paper Cup Snow Crabs

A paper cup, pipe cleaners and the ever favorite googly eyes come together with crafts by amanda to make our favorite crabby crustacean.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/07/styrofoam-cup-sea-crabs.html

Oceanic Finger Puppets

Colorful felt is cut into underwater creature shape such as octopi and whales to let kids make their own under the sea adventure.  Fave crates even includes a template to help with the cutting.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.favecrafts.com/blog/fc/kids-summer-craft-no-sew-nautical-puppets/

Ocean in a Jar

A clear glass jar comes to life with blue colored water, plastic ocean plants and animals, and river rocks and gravel.  Find all of the details at hello wonderful.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellowonderful.co/post/MAKE-A-MASON-JAR-AQUARIUM

Happy hooligans tries to replicate the water itself using just cooking oil, blue food coloring and water.  

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/ocean-in-bottle/

Childhood 101 uses shells.

Get the instructions here:
http://childhood101.com/2013/03/baby-play-ideas/

Ocean in a Jar

Learn about the layers of the ocean and liquid density at the same time with this ocean zone project from i can teach my child.  She uses lots of blue food coloring for the different layers.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2014/05/make-ocean-zones-jar/

Paper Bag Jellies Craft

Paper brown bags take on new life as jellies with this cute craft from No time for flash cards.  Using a bag, a wavy scissors, paint and googly eyes (eyes could be drawn on too or stickers could be used.)

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/07/paper-bag-jellyfish-craft.html

Paper Bag Octopus

Turn a paper bag into a cute octopus with this super simple idea from all kids network. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-octopus.asp

Paper Bag Whale Craft

 

Paper bags are so versatile and make an easy idea for a simple craft.  Brooks child care shares this simple paper bag whale, decorated with blue paint, and a cute spout. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.brookschildcare.com/2012/04/stuffed-paper-bag-whale-craft/

All kids network has a similar craft but cuts a mouth out for the whale, adds a pipe cleaner spout and uses crayons instead of paint.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-whale.asp