Puppets made with sponges are a fun addition to an Under the Sea preschool theme. This little fish craft is easy for kids to make and supports fine motor and sensory play.

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An under the sea adventure starts with a colorful sponge fish that's ready to dive and swim in the water.

Kids can make a sponge fish with simple craft supplies that promote creativity and imagination.

Fish puppet made with a sponge 

These little puppets are fun to decorate with sequins and feathers, and are very durable. They can even withstand a few splashes of water!

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Supplies

• Sponge

• Craft stick

• Craft eyes

• Feathers

• Sequins

Instructions

1. Draw lines on the sponge at the corners as shown.

Remove the corners with scissors. This will give the sponge a fish shape.

2. Make an opening in the bottom edge of the sponge with scissors by snipping about an inch into the sponge.

3. Insert a craft stick into the bottom opening on the sponge for a handle.

4. Make a similar opening with scissors in the back of the sponge.

5. Insert colorful feathers into the opening at the back, spreading the feathers out to form a tail fin.

6. Make similar openings in the top and bottom but direct the scissors on a slant toward the front.

7. Insert a single feather fin in the top and bottom of the sponge, on a slant.

• You can use a glue gun to secure feathers if preferred, but it may not be necessary.

8. Spread glue over the body of the fish and sprinkle with colorful sequins.

9. Glue a craft eye to the front of the fish on both sides. 

10. Draw a mouth on the fish with black marker.

 Your puppet is ready to swim under the sea!

Spread a blue sheet or table cover as a back drop for a puppet show.

Have fun creating stories with a little sponge fish!

Related: Puppet theater made with recycled foam packaging

An under the sea theme just wouldn't be complete without a puppet or two for pretend play.

Support kids' creativity and imaginative play as they design their puppets for a puppet show. 

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