This super simple craftivity template will help you create some underwater magic in your classroom!

Six blank sea creature templates are included in this download: fish, octopus, crab, starfish, turtle and seahorse. These flexible outlines can be completed using any artistic process of your choice! Here are some of our favourite recommendations:

• Use small squares of coloured paper to create a gradient collage.
• Cut out the template both externally and internally, glue clear cellophane over the inside of the template and add coloured cellophane squares for a stained glass effect.
• Create texture by gluing patty pans, pom poms or pipe cleaners to show different parts of the animal’s body
• Paint using acrylic, watercolour or gouache.
• Draw patterns using white oil pastels, then paint over with coloured edicol dye.
• Mix paint with cornflour to create textured paste, then use a palette knife or bread knife to mimic scales.

The possibilities are endless!

Top Teacher Tip: For a fun alternative to name labels, cut out pictures of your students and paste them over the completed artwork where the animal’s face should go!

You’ll love using this activity alongside our Ocean Wonderland Décor Pack items!