Shark Crafts for Kids

Want shark crafts for kindergarten and preschool? Check out this fun DIY shark puzzle and make one today for your child.

Today, we're rolling up our sleeves for an adventure in creativity that's perfect for you and your preschool Picasso. We're talking about making paper plate sharks – they're cute, educational, and a ton of fun! So, get ready to unleash your inner artist as we dive into some fin-tastic crafting.

Who says you have to wait for Shark Week to explore the fascinating world of sharks through arts and crafts? 

This DIY T-shirt painting process is one of those projects that just can’t go wrong. DIY stencils made from freezer paper create the perfect silhouette for little fingerprints to fill with color!

The countdown to shark week is on…*cue the Jaws theme song* Now that I’ve got that stuck in your head, I want to share with you a fun and easy craft you can make just in time for shark week: A Shark Fin Bookmark!

I am so pleased to share this fun shark idea – these Shark Party Food Applesauce Cups! Aren’t they cute?

Take a bite of coloring fun with these spectacular shark coloring pages for kids and adults. They are perfect for Shark Week and all year long!

To many kids, sharks are some of the coolest creatures in the ocean! At the top of many of those lists is the deadly great white shark. We made this shark headband craft because we have two boys at home who love cute sharks!

Crafting with kids is not only a great way to spend some quality time together, but it’s also a terrific way to help them develop important scissor skills and boost their creativity!

Today we have a fun Feed the Shark, color sorting game! This is a great shark activity for preschoolers and we even offer a free printable Feed the Shark Template!

This Shark Craft is so much fun and encourages motor skills and creative play. The sharks are made from pool noodles with googly eyes, and cardboard teeth, and you can make them in a variety of sizes (and colors!). 

It’s a Hammer Head Shark craft and activity or CRAFTIVITY. This preschool shark craft can be really fun for kids. There are opportunities to cut, draw, color, and paint and I know the kids will have fun creating these fantastic and fun Hammer Head Sharks.

Kids love sharks. They are some of the most awe-inspiring creatures in the ocean, and they have been featured in movies and TV shows for decades. Now, kids can learn more about these amazing animals with this fun shark tissue paper craft.

This craft goes great with any ocean theme. It is the perfect shark craft for preschoolers or kindergarteners learning about under-the-sea-themed animals.

This shark paper plate craft is the perfect way to kick off your kid’s summer while engaging in some creative arts and crafts time! With an easy step-by-step guide and all you need to know about making your shark paper plate out of simple supplies like construction paper, glue, and the star of the show – paper plates!

Don’t worry…this shark valentine box doesn’t actually bite. He’s filled with nothing but love…and valentines!

This hammerhead shark puppet is the perfect way to teach kids about these amazing creatures. Not only is it fun to make, but kids can use it for pretend play and learn all about sharks while they’re at it!

Hop on the rock painting trend and have some toothy fun with these shark-painted rocks. Follow this simple step-by-step tutorial for easy shark rock painting including our suggestions for what paint to use on rocks.

You can use your shark sun catcher as a decoration for a shark birthday party.  Or you can organize the shark craft as a party activity or even a fun craft to make on a summer afternoon.

If your little one loves anything and everything shark-themed, you’ve hit jackpot with our Paper Shark Craft! This is an awesome art project for your child for Shark Week and to learn more about the different types of sharks that live in our oceans – starting with a Great White Shark!

The sun, sand, and waves are a perfect combination for a good time. But what happens when you live in a place where there’s no beach?

You can still have fun with this paper plate shark craft!

These Shark Feelings and Emotions Posters are the perfect way to reinforce feelings and emotions in a fun way for your preschooler.

Sharks are amazing creatures, truly majestic in so many ways. And this hammerhead shark craft is extra special.

If you are planning on doing any ocean-themed crafts and activities this summer then this easy shark craft for kids has to be added to your list! We have a free printable shark template to make it really easy to recreate your own shark craft.

Here is everything you need to know on how to make a paper shark step by step.