Ziploc Fish Tank

During our Under The Sea theme, I had the children make fish tanks.  Normally I would use plastic fish but I didn't have enough for this project.  Luckily, I happened to have Swedish Fish in my classroom.  This is a simple project that your kids will love to make and play with afterwards.  My classroom enjoyed doing this sensory project and they spent so much time trying to catch the fish with their fingers. 

You will need:

• Ziploc bag
• Blue Hair Gel
• Duck Tape
• Swedish Fish or Plastic Fish

Pour in about a cup and a half of the hair gel into the Ziploc bag.  Place as many Swedish Fish as desired in with the gel.  Seal Ziploc.  Fold the top part of the Ziploc bag near the seal.

Fold it again.

Seal it with Duck tape. (back view)

(Front view)

Paper Plate Crabs Craft

Here is a cute little project for the little ones. Paper Plate Crabs. Fun for the kids and great for beach themed decorations.

You will need:

• Paper plate
• Scissors
• Eye stickers
• Glue
• Red construction paper
• Red paint
• Paint brush or sponge
• Black marker

1.  Cut the center of the paper plate out then cut it in half.  You'll only need half a circle (picture above).

2.  Paint the plate red.

3.  Let it dry.

4.  While the paint is drying, cut out two small squares from the red construction paper (approx 1.5 in x 1.5 in).  Stick an eye near the top of each of the squares. 

5.  Carefully cut the eyes out starting from the top BUT DO NOT CUT ALL THE WAY AROUND. When you reach near the bottom of the eye, cut a long rectangular shape to create the eye stalks.

6.  Cut out 2 claws from the construction paper. Cut out a shape that look like spoons with fat handles. At the top of the spoon shape, cut out a "V" to make the claws.

7.  When the paint on the paper plate has dried, draw a mouth with a black marker.

8.  Glue the eyes and claws onto the back of the plate.

9.  Let it dry and WA-LAH!  

Bubble Wrap Starfish: 5 Easy Steps

The Bubble Wrap Starfish is a project your kids will love. I know the kids in my classroom loved it.  It's very easy.  Just follow the 5 steps below.

You will need:

• 2-3 different colors of washable paint
• Paintbrush
• Bubble wrap
• Orange construction paper
• Scissors

1.  Cut a starfish shape out of the orange construction paper.

2.  Squirt paint color of choice all over onto the bubble wrap.

3.  Use a paintbrush to mix the paint on the bubble wrap.

4.  Place the starfish onto the bubble wrap and press firmly.

5.  Peel the starfish from the bubble wrap and let it dry.