Flounders are kind of funny looking fish because you can see both of their eyes at the same time while they are sideways; it makes them look smushed. My son saw a flounder at the aquarium and was intrigued by this weird looking fish. So when I suggested we do a fish art project, he wanted to make a paper plate flounder craft.
Supplies Needed:
– 1 paper plate
-scissors
-stapler (optional)
-glue stick
-tissue paper squares (about 1 inch x 1 inch)
– large googly eyes
-(optional glitter glue)
How To:
-To make your fish, have your child cut out a triangle from the paper plate. This makes it look like the fish’s mouth is open. My son loves being able to use scissors, so he liked this craft.
-Staple the triangle to the back of fish to make a tail. You can always glue the tail on, but then you have to wait for it to dry.
-Now it’s time to decorate the fish! Using the glue stick, glue tissue squares all over the plate to make the fish’s scales.
-Finish your fish by adding googly eyes.
My son thought it needed some sparkle, so he added blue glitter-glue polka dots to his fish.
More Ocean Creatures:
My son and I also made a Toilet Paper Roll Octopus craft and a Spouting Whale craft.