Make a splash with this adorable paper whale craft! If you’re looking for a stress-free activity that results in a big smile, this project is perfect; using our free printable template, kids can assemble a cheerful whale complete with a playful water spout bursting from the top.
We’ve designed this craft to be very easy to make, making it an ideal choice for preschool and elementary kids who are just beginning to master their scissors and glue. It’s a wonderful way to dive into a lesson about the ocean or simply enjoy some creative downtime with a cute new sea friend!
Whale Craft for Kids
Materials
- Whale craft template (available for download below)
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
First, download and print out the free whale craft template, which you can find at the bottom of this page.
Next, cut out the pieces of the template.
Next, trace the whale body and fins onto blue paper and cut out the pieces. If desired, trace the belly of the whale onto colored paper as well. We chose to leave it white, using the original piece from the template.
Now you’re going to glue the belly piece to the body of the whale.
If desired, use a pen to draw the textured lines onto the belly of the whale.
Now glue the eyes and fins onto the whale.
Use a pen to draw a mouth on your whale.
For the whale’s spout, trace the water piece from the template onto a different shade of blue from the whale.
Cut it out and glue to the top of the whale to make it look like the whale is spouting water.
And that’s it for your cute whale craft! Hopefully you enjoy this craft as part of an ocean-themed learning unit or just a fun craft to complete at home.
Easy Whale Craft
This adorable whale craft couldn't be easier to make!
Materials
- Whale craft template
- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Download and print out the whale craft template.
- Cut out the pieces of the template.
- Trace the body and fins onto blue paper. Trace the water spout onto a different shade of blue. Cut out the pieces.
- Glue the belly piece to the bottom section of the whale's body.
- Use a pen to draw the lines on the whale's belly.
- Glue the eyes on the whale's face and the fins to either side of the whale's body.
- Glue the water to the back so that it looks like it is spouting from the whale.
