If you're looking for a fun preschool octopus craft, you're going to love this washi tape octopus craft for kids! It's such a fun craft for summer. Kids of all ages will enjoy using washi tape to create tentacles. We've included a free octopus template to make it easy. Follow the step by step directions below to make your own easy octopus craft for kids!
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Learning about ocean animals can be so fun for kids. This octopus craft for kids is perfect for nurturing those interests. Kids of all ages will have such a fun time putting this octopus craft together. Playing with washi tape can be so much fun. This octopus craft would also pair well with a story about sea life.
When you're done, you can even gift this octopus craft to a loved one or hang on the fridge to display. It's super cute and would look great on an art wall!
Scroll down below to get started on your own preschool octopus craft!
Octopus craft for kids
Octopus craft supplies:
- Free octopus template
- Washi tape - variety of designs and colours
- Cardstock - light purple and blue
- Paint pen - white
- Small googly eyes
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make your preschool octopus craft
STEP ONE: Prepare your supplies
Before you begin, gather up all your supplies and print your template. If you don't have your template yet, scroll down below to get a copy (alternatively trace the octopus shape freehand). Make sure to have lots of various washi tape options for your child to choose from.
STEP TWO: Prepare the octopus body & background
Next, draw simple wave lines onto your blue cardstock. This will be the ocean background.
Then, position the octopus body near the top of the blue cardstock. You can choose to glue it now or wait until you have the washi tape where you want it. If you choose to glue at this point, make sure to only glue towards the top of the octopus body as you'll need room to insert the washi tape behind it.
STEP THREE: Arrange your octopus tentacles
Once you're ready to move on, have your child choose what colours and designs of washi tape they'd like to use for the tentacles. You'll need eight pieces in various lengths.
Start tearing the strips and arrange from behind the octopus body in random positions as shown below.
Keep adding more pieces and make sure to spread them apart so they fit across the entire bottom.
STEP FOUR: Finalise your octopus craft
Time for the finishing touches on your octopus craft! If you haven't yet, glue the octopus body in place. Then, glue down the googly eyes and you should be left with a result similar to the image below. Add a little smile and some rosy cheeks if you like!
GET YOUR PRINTABLE OCTOPUS TEMPLATE BELOW
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