Free Printable Build a Mermaid Craft

This free printable mermaid craft is a fun way for little kids to practice their fine motor skills and handwriting. It's perfect for summertime, as a letter M craft, as a mermaid birthday party activity, or for an ocean theme. I hope you enjoy!

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This free printable mermaid craft is a no-prep way for children to practice fine motor skills, handwriting, hand-eye coordination, and gluing skills.

It can be turned into a stick puppet, used as a letter of the week craft, or enjoyed as a summer craft to enjoy at home.

In addition to the cut and paste mermaid craft, each page also has space to trace the word "mermaid" and free write it, too.

A hand is shown cutting along the outline of a mermaid-themed craft printable that features a mermaid template and various elements like a tail and top, surrounded by colorful paper and supplies suitable for preschool art projects.

Materials needed for an easy mermaid craft

This mermaid cut and paste craft is available in both color and black and white.

To make this paper mermaid craft, you will need:

Your free printable (look for the row of purple arrows pointing at the download button)
Printer access and paper or card stock
Bl unt tipped scissors
Glue stick
Preschool pencil or something else to write and trace with
Colored pencils or crayons, if you're using the coloring page version

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Blunt-tip Safety-edge Scissors
Blade Sheath Included is an Eraser
Accommodates right and left-handed users

My daughter likes to start by tracing the word, copying it for herself, then cutting the two pieces of the page apart along the dotted line.

Coloring the mermaid is easiest before cutting out the pieces. My daughter loved this craft so much she asked me to print it five times! She also added details like bows, eye lashes, and earrings.

Two printable sheets titled "Mermaid Cut & Paste" featuring a mermaid character, a tail, and a bikini top, designed for preschool art projects and activities related to mermaids.

Next, cut out the pieces.

Glue the mermaids head, body, and tail together. My daughter decided to use tape to hold the body to the fins. It worked well, but glue is better for putting the body in place over the hair.

A brightly colored cutout of a mermaid, featuring a smiling face, red hair, and a green tail, is placed on a wooden surface, representing a craft project suitable for preschoolers, themed around mermaids and summer activities.

You're ready to use your mermaid! It can be attached to a paper bag or a craft stick if you'd like to make a puppet.

Cut and paste mermaid craft template PDF file download area

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However you decide to use your DIY mermaid craft, I hope you and your little learners enjoy! Make sure to check out the posts below for more summertime screen-free activities for your family: