Now that the school holidays begin, it is a good time to develop the creativity of our children. For this, they can use recyclable materials. For example, some of these ideas of seaside crafts with paper plates sure to entertain you!
We all know that high temperatures do not reduce the creativity and energy of the little ones in the house. For this reason, the holidays are a good time to do crafts with children. It helps them channel their energy and unleash their imagination. If we also get them to learn to recycle while playing, we will make it become something natural for them.
Crafts for children with paper plates
Paper plates are ideal for celebrations and events. Once used, it can be recycled in the paper container or made with them crafts for kids. Due to their texture and weight, they are consistent enough to paint them and make different figures, as you can see below.
Marine background with paper plates
With two plates of paper plates and figures of fish and algae you can simulate a seabed. When cutting out the fish, you can use paper or cardboard, as well as use shells and sand to give it an even more marine touch.
Marine crafts with jellyfish, fish, crustaceans, turtles…
The jellyfish with paper plates they are very simple to do. The imagination of the little ones is capable of providing them with the color they lack. The body can be made with the same plate or with other materials such as EVA foam. For the tentacles you can use threads or ribbons, obtaining a very showy result.
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Thanks to children’s imagination, a paper plate can be used to represent any fish. From the largest such as whales, to the most colorful such as tropical ones.
And not only fish, but also turtles, seahorses, crustaceans… Your imagination has no limits!
The importance of learning by playing
Active and creative play helps develop both the physical sense of the little ones (coordination, sensory, muscular…), as well as the mental. Playing with paper plates, they will also learn to use recyclable materials.
On the other hand, it should not be forgotten that children’s learning is more effective when they are happy. Therefore, this type of activity helps them learn and memorize everything related to the marine world.
If you liked these ideas of marine crafts with paper plates, don’t miss these ideas to recycle ice cream sticks either. In addition, you will find more inspiration and DIY projects at and in the craft section.
