Build Your Own Mermaid Free Printable Mermaid Craft

Let your child’s imagination soar with our printable free build your own mermaid! This simple and fun craft lets kids create their own mermaid with just a few basic supplies. Perfect for a rainy day or, mermaid party activities, or just some classroom fun, this mermaid craft is sure to be a hit!

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Mermaids are magical and kids love them! They imagine swimming with colorful tails and exploring the ocean.

With our free Build a Mermaid printable coloring page, kids can create their own mermaid at home.

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Build Your Own Mermaid Craft Activity

This mermaid activity is a great way to keep kids entertained and learning at the same time.

Preschoolers will have fun while they learn about shapes and colors, and it helps them practice cutting and gluing, which is good for their hand-eye coordination.

Plus, it’s a screen-free activity that sparks creativity and encourages them to make up stories about their mermaid. It’s a fun and easy craft that adds extra imagination to playtime!

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What You Need

Before you start, gather these supplies:

  • Free “Build a Mermaid” printable PDF: Download and print it. Link is below.
  • Scissors: To cut out the mermaid pieces.
  • Glue: To stick the pieces together.
  • Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils: For coloring the mermaid.
  • Optional: Glitter or stickers for extra decoration
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How to Make Your Mermaid

To make your mermaid, download and print the “Build a Mermaid” template on thick paper. Let your child color the mermaid parts as they like.

Then, cut out the body, tail, arms, and head. Help them glue the pieces together to assemble the mermaid. For a final touch, add some glitter or stickers if you have them.

Here’s a mermaid my daughter made—so cute, right? It’s amazing to see how creative kids can be with just a simple craft!

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Printable Build Your Own Mermaid PDF

This build a mermaid activity is designed to be printed on standard 8.5×11 inch white paper, with one mermaid per page.

You can download and print as many copies as you need for personal or classroom use, but please don’t edit or redistribute the files. It’s a perfect craft for a rainy day or anytime your child wants to enjoy some creative fun.

Download your free Build a Mermaid printable PDF and start crafting today!

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