Ocean activities are a hit with kids because sea creatures come in amazing shapes and colors, and many are easy to draw. Draw fish, turtles, pufferfish and lobsters, learn a few facts about each, then build an ocean scene or an ocean zones poster. It’s art and science in one.
Sea creature drawing ideas
- Tropical fish. An oval body, a triangle tail, stripes and spots.
- Sea turtle. A dome shell with a pattern, flippers and a smiley head.
- Pufferfish. A circle with spikes and a surprised face.
- Seahorse. A curly tail and a long snout.
- Lobster. Big claws and a segmented tail.
- Jellyfish. A dome and wavy tentacles.
- Octopus. A round head and eight curly arms.
- Shark. A friendly cartoon shark with a big grin.
Free lessons in the sea creatures hub.
Ocean projects
- Ocean zones poster. Sunlit, twilight and midnight zones, with creatures drawn where they live. See art and science activities.
- Under the sea mural. Each child draws a creature; cut them out and glue them onto a big blue sheet.
- Fact fish. Write one fact on each fish you draw.
- Mermaid and friends. Add mermaids for a magical twist. See unicorn and mermaid activities.
Facts kids love
- Seahorse dads carry the babies.
- Pufferfish puff up to scare predators.
- Octopuses have three hearts.
- Sea turtles can travel thousands of miles.
By age
- Ages 3 to 5: trace and color fish and turtles.
- Ages 5 to 8: draw sea creatures step by step, with the finished drawing shown as a light gray guide on every step.
- Ages 7 to 12: grid drawings and ocean zone posters.
Mash-ups
Shark with octopus legs? A unicorn jellyfish? See hybrid animals and the hybrid animals hub.
The book that helps
Fish, Sea Creatures, and More comes in all three formats, so every age can dive in.
Trace Then Color: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More
How To Draw: Fish, Sea Creatures, and More
Draw by Grid: Fish, Sea Creatures, and MoreAs an Amazon Associate, FirstArtBooks earns from qualifying purchases.
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Questions
What are good ocean activities for kids?
Drawing sea creatures, an ocean zones poster, an under-the-sea mural and fact fish.
What sea creatures are easy for kids to draw?
Fish, pufferfish, sea turtles, jellyfish and octopuses all start with simple shapes.
How do I teach ocean zones to kids?
Have them draw a poster with sunlit, twilight and midnight zones and place creatures where they live.