Make a Splash with This Fun and Educational Tissue Paper Shark Craft for Preschoolers

Get ready to dive into a fun and educational craft activity with this tissue paper shark project! Perfect for preschoolers, this craft combines creativity with a bit of learning about marine life. It’s simple, engaging, and a great way to develop fine motor skills.

Why This Craft is Great for Preschoolers

Encourages Creativity: Kids can customize their shark with colors and patterns.
Develops Motor Skills: Cutting, tearing, and gluing tissue paper enhances coordination.
Teaches About Sharks: Incorporate fun shark facts to make it educational.

Materials Needed

Gray, white, and blue tissue paper
Construction paper (gray or blue)
Scissors
Glue stick or craft glue
Googly eyes (optional)
Black marker or crayon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Base
Cut out a large shark shape from gray construction paper.
Draw an outline for the shark’s body, including its mouth and fins, with a black marker.
2. Tear Tissue Paper
Help kids tear the gray and white tissue paper into small pieces.
The tearing process is great for little hands to practice fine motor skills!
3. Glue the Tissue Paper
Apply glue to the shark’s body.
Let the kids stick the gray tissue paper on the shark’s body and the white tissue paper on its belly.
Use blue tissue paper for an ocean background if desired.
4. Add Features
Glue a googly eye onto the shark or draw one with a marker.
Use black tissue paper or a marker to draw the shark’s teeth.
Add fins and a tail for extra details.

Shark Fun Facts to Share While Crafting

Sharks have been around for over 400 million years!
They can have up to 3,000 teeth at one time.
Some sharks, like the whale shark, are gentle giants and eat only plankton.

Display and Celebrate

Once the sharks are complete, showcase them on a wall or bulletin board. You could even turn it into an "Under the Sea" display with other marine creatures!

This tissue paper shark craft is more than just a fun activity—it’s a hands-on way to spark curiosity about marine life and build essential skills. Whether at home or in a classroom, it’s sure to be a hit with your preschoolers!