We are here with Jellyfish Crafts & Activities for Kids from Kids Art & Craft. These are amazing craft activities for children. Jellyfish Crafts & Activities can do more creative wonders than you ever imagined!

Every child I know has loved Jellyfish. Bust boredom with these fun craft activities for kids of all ages. These ideas are perfect for preschool kids and kindergarten as well.

You can buy art and craft supplies like recycled paper cups and plates, paper bags and buttons available in your home or buy from local or online craft or DIY stores.

Easy Jellyfish Crafts & Activities for Kids

Read More: How to Make A Paper Fish

Cup Jellyfish with Paper Clip Tentacles

A simple and playful jellyfish made with colorful chain-linked paperclips. Image Source/Tutorial: Buggyandbuddy

Materials Required:

Plastic cup, googly eyes, paperclips, thread, glue

Procedure:

Glue eyes on the cup and attach paperclip chains as tentacles. Tie a string at the top and hang to enjoy the jellyfish’s movement.

Colorful Paper Cup Jellyfish Hanging Craft

Bright and vibrant paper cup jellyfish hanging decor for kids’ ocean craft activities. Image Source/Tutorial: Buggy and Buddy

Materials Required:

Paper cups, acrylic paint/markers, googly eyes, colored paper strips, glue, thread/string

Procedure:

Paint a paper cup, let it dry, then glue on googly eyes. Cut paper strips, curl the ends slightly, and attach inside the cup before hanging with a string.

Colorful Tissue Paper Jellyfish Hanging Craft

Lightweight jellyfish craft using paper bowls and tissue pieces — perfect decor for classrooms. Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Crafty Things

Materials Required:

Paper bowls, tissue paper, glue, googly eyes, ribbon curls, thread

Procedure:

Cover bowl with tissue paper pieces and add googly eyes. Tie a thread for hanging and fix curly ribbons as tentacles.

Cupcake Liner Jellyfish Craft for Kids

Easy and adorable jellyfish crafted with cupcake liners — perfect for little hands. Image Source/Tutorial: Easy Peasy and Fun

Materials Required:

Cupcake liners, googly eyes, tissue paper strips, glue, ribbon/string

Procedure:

Flip a cupcake liner, stick on big or printed eyes. Attach long colorful tissue strips underneath and hang with a ribbon.

Bright Painted Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft

A vibrant jellyfish craft using painted plates and patterned ribbons perfect for ocean-themed art. Image Source/Tutorial: Arty Crafty Kids

Materials Required:

Paper plates, paints, brushes or sponges, large googly eyes, ribbon strips, glue, scissors

Procedure:

Paint and decorate half paper plates in bright color blends and let dry. Attach googly eyes and glue ribbon strips underneath to form flowing tentacles.

Read More: How to Make An Origami Fish

Pull-Painting Jellyfish Craft for Kids

A sensory jellyfish art created by dragging paint to make flowing tentacles. Image Source/Tutorial: Fantastic Fun and Learning

Materials Required:

Liquid paint, card sheet, googly eyes, brush or stick

Procedure:

Drop paint blobs on paper and drag outward to form tentacles. Add googly eyes once the paint dries for a fun underwater look.

Free Printable Jellyfish Puppet Craft

Easy printable jellyfish puppets — great for storytelling, pretend play and classroom fun. Image Source/Tutorial: Picklebums

Materials Required:

Printable jellyfish template, scissors, paper, glue, sticks/straws

Procedure:

Cut out printable jellyfish shapes and attach curled tentacle strips at the bottom. Glue onto craft sticks to make movable puppets for playtime.

Sparkly Seashell Jellyfish Art

A cute ocean-themed jellyfish made from real seashells and colorful yarn strings. Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Arts n Crafts

Materials Required:

Seashells, acrylic paint, glitter, yarn, glue, small brush

Procedure:

Paint and decorate the shell and let dry completely. Glue yarn strands along the inside and watch your seashell jellyfish come to life.

Recycled Paper Bag Jellyfish Art

A creative eco-friendly jellyfish made using simple brown paper bags. Image Source/Tutorial: No Time for Flash Cards

Materials Required:

Paper bags, paint, brush, googly eyes, scissors

Procedure:

Paint the bag and let it dry, then glue on eyes. Cut the bottom into fringes to form dangling tentacles.

Read More: How to Make Paper Aquarium Fish Step by Step Instructions Easy Tutorial

Watercolor & Newspaper Jellyfish Collage

A textured jellyfish craft combining recycled paper, yarn and bubble wrap for ocean creativity. Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Crafty Things

Materials Required:

Old newspaper, watercolors, yarn, bubble wrap, glue, scissors

Procedure:

Paint newspaper sheets, cut into jellyfish caps and glue onto paper. Add yarn tentacles and bubble wrap pieces to create texture beneath.

Paper Plate Jellyfish with Curled Ribbon Tentacles

A jiggly, bright, and smiling jellyfish made from a half-plate and ribbons. Image Source/Tutorial: A Little Pinch of Perfect

Materials Required:

Paper plate, paints, markers, cupcake liners or colored strips, glue

Procedure:

Paint and cut a paper plate in half, draw a cute face. Attach curled cupcake liner strips or ribbons for tentacles.

Colorful Button Jellyfish Craft For Kids

A fun sensory craft using buttons and ribbons to form a colorful jellyfish. Image Source/Tutorial: I Heart Arts n Crafts

Materials Required:

Buttons, cardboard/foam sheet, ribbons, scissors, glue

Procedure:

Cut a jellyfish shape and glue buttons closely to fill the top. Attach long ribbons at the bottom to make wavy tentacles.

Contact Paper Jellyfish Craft For Toddlers

A beautiful light-catching jellyfish craft that sticks onto windows like ocean art. Image Source/Tutorial: Juggling with Kids

Materials Required:

Contact paper, tissue paper pieces, glitter, ribbon strips

Procedure:

Stick tissue pieces on sticky contact paper to form the jellyfish body. Attach ribbons as tentacles, seal with another layer, and place on a window.

Watercolor Hanging Cup Jellyfish

Soft watercolor jellyfish that float beautifully when hung as ocean decor. Image Source/Tutorial: Teaching 2 and 3-Year-Olds

Materials Required:

Clear plastic cups/bowls, watercolor paper strips, blue paint, string, glue

Procedure:

Paint paper strips with watercolor and let dry before tearing into wavy tentacles. Attach strips inside cups and hang to create a floating sea display.

I hope you like our list of  Jellyfish Crafts & Activities for Kids and will surely try to make them. If you like our ideas and want to read more crafts ideas, Keep visiting our website for the latest DIY ideas and other creative stuff for kids, parents, and teachers. Please let us know in the comment section which Jellyfish Craft & Activity you like the most.

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