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Is your kid just as excited as I am to see the new Little Mermaid coming out this May? Either way, we’ve got a great activity for you! These awesome sea animal worksheets are a perfect activity to do while watching the old Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, or Shark Tale in the background. It will engage your child’s creativity – no matter their age!
Under the Sea Worksheets
These sea animal worksheets include six awesome coloring pages full of playful sea creatures. Let your child’s imagination swim in a sea of wonder as they color:
- Sea turtles
- Whales
- Sting rays
- Seahorses
- Fish
- Dolphins
- And more!
There are no rules or objectives to the worksheets other than to have fun. This makes it a great activity for explorative play, calming the mind, and creative busy work.
Prepping Your Sea Animal Worksheets
Prepping your sea animal worksheets is super simple. All you have to do is print them out and get your child set up with the art supplies of your choice. To make this activity even more fun, consider playing around with different types of art supplies on each page. We recommend trying:
- Crayons
- Markers
- Pastels
- Paints
- And colored pencils
You can even make it a 3D art project by gluing on found objects to the worksheets. You could gather grass and moss from outside and use it to decorate your sea floors. The ocean is a giant place full of possibility, and so are your opportunities for creativity!
Development
While your child will only be coloring and creating in these sea animal worksheets, there is no lack of developmental benefit to art activities. Some of the most significant skills your child will be practicing include:
- Fine motor skills
- Focus
- Creativity
- Patience
- Relaxation
- And more!
You’ll also have some beautiful artwork to display on your fridge or send to the grandparents as a gift.
Swim Away With Me
When we create art, we get to swim away to this place in our minds that is full of wonder and discovery. There are no limitations and we feel like the world is our oyster. These sea animal worksheets are perfect for unlocking your child’s inspiration, joy, and creativity. If you enjoyed these free printables, make sure to check out our other activities as well.
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