Sensory Jellyfish

How cute is this jellyfish? Combine some simple art with some sensory fun. The Dollar Tree glitter glue in addition to some extra glitter makes this jellyfish tons of fun. Your child will love squishing and moving the glitter around and will love the movement from the tentacles created with crepe paper ( also available at the Dollar Tree)

Add a Jellyfish book along with this craft to add to the fun. I love adding books to crafts. It allows kids to grow their interest in new topics and also provides as story for children to retell with their craft. Here are some picture books about jellyfish I recommend.

1. " Bloom" by Julia Seal

2. "The Jellyfish Who Lost it's Glow" by Little Hippo Books

3. "Spencer and Vincent The Jellyfish Brothers" by Tony Johnston

4. "June the Jellyfish" by Devin Artym

5. "I am Not a Fish" by Peter Raymundo

Supplies:

1. Construction Paper
2. Snack Sized Ziploc Bag
3. Glitter glue
4. Chunky Glitter
5. Stapler
6. Crepe Paper
7. Gluestick
8. Scissors
9. Markers

Directions:

1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half, any color of choice.
2. Draw a arch shape at the top and a smaller "c" shape at the bottom of the paper.

3. Leave the paper folded and cut on the lines you drew.

4. Add a small snack sized Ziploc bag to the smaller arch at the bottom.
5. Add glitter glue and chunky glitter to the snack sized Ziploc bag.
6. Place the Ziploc bag in the small opening. Use a stapler to attach the bag and close the opening of the arch.

7. Cut crepe paper, your color of choice, to create tentacles. Use a glue stick to attach them to the bottom of the jellyfish.

8. Cut the crepe paper into strips to create more tentacles. Cut at the bottom to make them even.

9. Cut 2 oval shapes and draw in 2 black circles to create eyes. Glue them to the top of the jellyfish.

10. Move around and squish the Ziploc bag for great sensory fun for your little one.