Paper Plate Goldfish Bowl Craft

Let’s make some underwater magic with a fun and easy craft: a paper plate goldfish bowl! This activity is perfect for kids who love to get creative with their hands. It's a delightful project that will brighten up any room with a splash of color and imagination.

Activity of the Day

Paper Plate Goldfish Bowl Craft

Create a whimsical underwater scene with simple materials.

Things You’ll Need:

• Paper plates

• Blue paint or blue tissue paper

• Glue

• Scissors

• Colored paper or craft foam (for goldfish and seaweed)

• Markers or crayons

• Googly eyes (optional)

• Glitter or sequins (optional for extra sparkle)

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Step-by-step Process

1. Start by painting the bottom of a paper plate blue to represent water. Alternatively, you can glue blue tissue paper onto the plate for a textured look.

2. Cut out goldfish shapes from colored paper or craft foam. Decorate them with markers or crayons, and add googly eyes if you have them. You can make as many goldfish as you like.

3. Cut strips of green paper or craft foam to create seaweed. Glue these onto the bottom of the blue area on your paper plate.

4. Glue your goldfish onto the blue section of the paper plate, arranging them however you like. Add any additional decorations, such as glitter or sequins, to enhance your underwater scene.

5. If you want to add a rim to your goldfish bowl, cut a circular frame from another paper plate and glue it around the edge of your underwater scene.

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Pro Tips:

1. Encourage your kids to draw other sea creatures or plants to add to their underwater world.

2. Use different shades of blue and green to create depth and variety in the scene.

3. Make it a learning experience by talking about different types of fish and sea life while you craft.

Why we love this activity:

Creating a paper plate goldfish bowl is a wonderful way for kids to explore their creativity and enjoy some hands-on fun. It’s a simple craft with lots of room for personalization, making each project unique.

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