{"id":50792,"date":"2022-07-08T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/?p=50792"},"modified":"2026-07-04T04:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T09:41:13","slug":"ocean-fish-wreath-craft-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-fish-wreath-craft-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Fish Wreath Craft For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ocean is a favorite for the summer for lots of kids. And this simple ocean wreath craft is loads of fun.<\/p>\n<p>You can make it in a few minutes and have fun and be creative at the same time. And no ocean wreath craft turns out the same when you make these.<\/p>\n<p>You can color, punch out, and make this ocean wreath craft, and let kids be creative.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/7-2021\/ocean-fish-wreath.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kdis can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Ocean Fish Wreath Craft is a great addition to the <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-beaches-activities-printables-on-3-dinosaurs\/\">ocean crafts<\/a> and <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/25-wreaths-crafts-for-kids\/\">wreath crafts<\/a> on the site.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Wreath Craft<\/h2>\n<p>A wreath is a collection of items around a circle. It can be used as a seasonal decoration around a house.<\/p>\n<h2>Ocean Fish Wreath Craft<\/h2>\n<p>This is a super simple ocean wreath craft that kids can make. You can make it with different levels of abilities at the same time. You use paper plates, ocean fish and more to make it.<\/p>\n<p><em>We have included links to some of the products and resources we have used with this activity. If you purchase via the links we may earn a <a href=\"\/page\/privacy-policy\">small commission<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Book to read with the Ocean Fish Wreath<\/h2>\n<p>We love doing crafts and books together. A book that we love is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Commotion-Ocean-Giles-Andreae\/dp\/1589253663?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1ce9da5037b9e8ee6bbbb7f6d3046bc0&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Commotion in the Ocean<\/a>. You can read the fun poems and learn about fish in the oceans at the same time. We love reading this ocean book. We read it every year.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Commotion-Ocean-Giles-Andreae\/dp\/1589253663?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1ce9da5037b9e8ee6bbbb7f6d3046bc0&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Commotion in the Ocean\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-70675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion-812x1024.jpg 812w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion-768x969.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion-640x807.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/ocean-in-commotion.jpg 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What you need to make your Ocean Fish Wreath Craft<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08R9QRLTW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B08R9QRLTW&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=c1e4cd82300d1fa7db56f8fcebff77db\" rel=\"noopener\">1.5 inch fish punch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Craft-Symbol-Action-Crafting-Scrapbooking\/dp\/B09J4DHDWQ?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=fa8a49a5e8040e9e50e48c627c206250&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">2 inch fish punch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Carykon-Clever-Lever-Craft-Cutting\/dp\/B07NLY5WVN?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=f2cc37ecb395fdc938af445e8e51b31d&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\">1 inch fish punch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Concession-Essentials-Paper-Plate-200\/dp\/B0C8BTM9BP?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=0a3d5ce9df858ece01885759e48be47c&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">paper plate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Markers-Rainbow-Washable-Original\/dp\/B00004W3Y4?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=41166d164dcd726beb426bd2b80a6e48&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">dot markers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dot-Art-Markers-Non-Toxic-Kindergarten\/dp\/B07FR9Z16L?&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=d715c1bc3a91feae6782c246095761af&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\">dot marker metallic shimmer <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KL4LZ7M\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B00KL4LZ7M&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=830066b017af35e81b1325f3a35d6dcc\" rel=\"noopener\">dot marker mini jewel tones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Pastels-Supplies-Activities-Assorted\/dp\/B00006IEFP?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=e1d029489d85b8005be8c696c8e08f76&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">neon oil pastels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Washable-Liquid-School-Glue-Size\/dp\/B00T05RUEK?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=1a73499f29cc31efb52246619bd36191&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00006IDRW?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=26e598135f4498dd4c77a3c475383018&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">white cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Koogel-Glitter-Cardstock-Crafting-Scrapbook\/dp\/B0BZP4XV85?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=e105a98f3b50c40a024f2747c05dc59e&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\">glitter cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PaperPro-inLIGHT-Reduced-Effort-One-Hole\/dp\/9801478969?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=06edde41646d4a5848b29933ce515776&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">hole punch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HAUSTGO-Inch-Circle-Punch-Scrapbooking\/dp\/B0FD7FZVYZ?th=1&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=a9359a0296762e89f6a1ca725ea71fec&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\"> 5\/8 inch circle shape<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath1.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How We Made the Ocean fish Wreath Craft<\/h2>\n<p>You are going to see the steps we used to make the ocean paper plate wreath. After you make this craft you might want to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/make-a-paper-plate-aquarium-fun-ocean-craft-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">paper plate aquarium craft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step One: Dot Marker the Paper Plate<\/h3>\n<p>You can use any mix of the colors of the blue dot markers to color the wreath. It is super simple to do. <\/p>\n<p>You can see we used a paper under the wreath to protect the table from the dot markers.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath2.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>After you finish dotting the paper plate then set it aside to dry. Dot markers dry really fast.<\/p>\n<h3>Step Two: Color the Paper<\/h3>\n<p>You use the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Pastels-Assorted-Colors-Adults\/dp\/B077TLCQXD?crid=PC1G3NGYW9EL&#038;keywords=B077TLCQXD&#038;qid=1645438032&#038;sprefix=b077tlcqxd%2Caps%2C62&#038;sr=8-1&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=c23e361c62febbec60e3b386130e5975&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener\">oil pastels<\/a> to color on the cardstock. You can use any color you want. You can mix colors or do different variations of the colors.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath3.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step Three: Punch Out the Fish<\/h3>\n<p>Then you use the fish punch to punch out the fish. This is fun and kids have a great time making their own unique fish.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath4.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Alternate Punching out of the Fish<\/h3>\n<p>If you have older kids you can have them color the paper and then turn the punch upside down. You can see the cardstock and the punch. Doing it upside down lets you see the colors and where they will be on the fish.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath5.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can see how the punch turned out with the fun color mix on the fish. This is super fun to get just the right placement of the fish punch.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath6.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step Four: Glue the Fish on the Wreath<\/h3>\n<p>After you have all your fish made you glue the fish on the wreath. You can mix the different types of fix or do just one type of fish. <\/p>\n<p>This is how they want to make the ocean wreath. You can give them the items and suggestions on how they can make it but let them have fun with it.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath7.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step Five: Add Bubbles to the Wreath<\/h3>\n<p>After you have all the fish on the wreath, then add bubbles. <\/p>\n<p>We used silver glitter paper and a hole punch and a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B017TKWHTU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;creativeASIN=B017TKWHTU&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;tag=3dinos-20&#038;linkId=de4fa0ccd950326d800eebdbc904bdcd\" rel=\"noopener\">small circle punch<\/a> to make the bubbles. <\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath8.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kdis can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Final Look at our Ocean Fish Wreaths<\/h2>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath9.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath10.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2022\/ocean-fish-wreath11.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Fish Wreath - ocean  paper plate wreath that kids can make for a fun ocean craft that any age can make. - 3Dinosaurs.com\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2>More Ocean Crafts &#038; Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-themed-wreaths\/\">Ocean Themed Wreaths<\/a> is another ocean themed wreath that you can make with kids.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-scene-poppin-book-nook\/\">Ocean Scene<\/a> is a fun book and craft activity with a boat and fish stamps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/fish-stamp-the-sea-craft\/\">Fish Stamp the Sea<\/a> is a fun activity to make an ocean scene for your windows.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a fun ocean sensory bin? Check out this <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-water-bead-sensory-bin\/\">Ocean Water Bead Sensory Bin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the fun <a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-beaches-activities-printables-on-3-dinosaurs\/\">Ocean &#038; Beach Activities &#038; Printables <\/a> on 3 Dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/wordpress\/index.php\/ocean-beaches-activities-printables-on-3-dinosaurs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog\/6-2026\/ocean-beach-printables-activities-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean &#038; Beach Activities &#038; Printables - 3Dinosaurs.com\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Cassie &#8211; 3Dinosaurs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ocean is a favorite for the summer for lots of kids. And this simple ocean wreath craft is loads of fun. You can make it in a few minutes and have fun and be creative at the same time. And no ocean wreath craft turns out the same when you make these. 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