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This fun and easy preschool craft is a great addition to a preschool fish theme. Just a few common materials are needed and it is simple for preschoolers to do on their own. Tearing paper helps preschoolers to develop small motor skillsWhat You Need
Paper PlateColored Construction Paper
Buttons
Glue
A Stapler or Tape
Scissors
What To Do
Cut a small triangle out of the paper plate in the shape of a pizza slice to make a mouth for the fish. Staple or tape the triangle to attach the small end to the back side of the paper plate directly across from the mouth.Have preschoolers tear a variety of colors of construction paper into small pieces. These pieces will be the fish's fins. When the preschoolers are done tearing the paper, have them glue the pieces to the paper plate fish. Finish it off with a button or other decoration for an eye.
Variation
Add glitter to a few of the fins for a great add on to The Rainbow Fish.Preschool Bulletin Board
Use the completed paper plate fish for a colorful preschool bulletin board. Cover the bulletin board with blue paper and make a school of fish with each preschoolers name written on the paper under their paper plate fish.Materials for this Preschool Craft
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