We look forward to Shark Week every year, and the best way to celebrate it is by making the coolest shark inspired kids shark themed crafts and activities for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re planning a Shark Week party or creating a shark learning unit, these shark crafts, printables, shark-themed party food, and recipes are just what you need! Plus they are great preschool activities and great for elementary school kids as well.
Shark Week Ideas for Kids
These fun Shark Activities and kids shark crafts are sure to keep your kids busy and learning about all things shark!
Shark Crafts
Make a shark origami bookmark — so fun! via Kids Activities Blog
Bath time can be fun with shark fin soap! via Totally the Bomb
Make a shark sun catcher using tissue paper. via Buggy and Buddy
Turn an old newspaper into a shark with this simple shark craft. via I Heart Crafty Things
Kids will love this shark fin hat that you can make together. via Glue Sticks and Gum Drops
Older kids can turn a mitten into a shark puppet with basic sewing. via A Night Owl Blog
How cute is this shark clothespin craft?! It’s eating a little fish! via Kix Cereal
We just love a cute shark cupcake liner craft. via I Heart Crafty Things
Practice shapes with this popsicle stick shark craft. via Glued to My Crafts
More Shark Crafts Your Kids Will Love
Make a shark puppet from an envelope for a chomping letter game. via I Heart Crafty Things
Recycle toilet paper rolls into colorful shark binoculars. via Pink Stripey Socks
This felt shark finger puppet is so simple, but so cute! via Repeat Crafter Me
Got a kid who loves LEGO? Build LEGO sharks! via Little Bins for Little Hands
Chomp chomp! We just love these clothespin ocean animals — the shark is so fun! via Dzieciaki W Domu
Use popsicle sticks to make shark fin bookmarks! via Simplistically Living
Turn a paper plate into shark jaws! via Dollar Store Crafts
Shark Games You Can Make
Toddlers can feed the shark in this fine-motor game. via School Time Snippets
Turn a plastic bottle into a shark game. via Krokotak
This fun feed the shark game is perfect for toddlers. via Toddler Approved
Feed the shark in this sight word ball toss. via Roaming Rosie
Haha! We love this fish hockey shark game. via JDaniel4’s Mom
Easy Shark Crafts & Preschool Shark Crafts
Little ones will enjoy shark tank sensory play. via Left Brain Craft Brain
This shark sun catcher will keep little ones entertained for a while! via And Next Comes L
Make a squishy shark sensory bag! via the Chaos and the Clutter
Let kids explore how sharks live in this shark sensory bin. via Mommy’s Bundle
Kids will love this shark sensory bottle. via Stir the Wonder
This shark toilet paper roll craft is so simple! via Glue Sticks and Gumdrops
Kids will love this shark slime! via A Night Owl Blog
We just love this shark coffee filter sun catcher! via A Little Pinch of Perfect
This simple shark paper bag puppet activity is perfect for little ones. via Save Green Being Green
Shark Worksheets & Shark Printables
Shark party photo booth props are perfect for a Shark Week party! via Kids Activities Blog
Teach kids all about sharks with these shark fact printable cards. via Natural Beach Living
Practice counting and coloring with these shark color-by-number coloring sheets! via Kids Activities Blog
Connect the dots to create a shark in these coloring pages! via Kids Activities Blog
Have a whole shark week unit with this mini shark printable pack. via 3 Dinosaurs
Learn about sharks while completing some fun shark printable word searches! via Kids Activities Blog
This shark bingo printable is perfect for game night! via Deceptively Educational
Create a shark headband to celebrate in style! via Kids Activities Blog
Explore shark anatomy with this extensive shark unit printable pack. via Every Star is Different
How cute are these printable shark glasses?! via Kids Activities Blog
Interested in more printables? Check out our other printable children’s activity sheets and other free learning activities for kids.
Shark Treats & Shark Snacks
We just love these colorful shark lollipops. via Natural Beach Living
Make a shark cake at home with this tutorial! via There’s Just One Mommy
Shark fin jell-o cups are adorable! via Oh My Creative
Shark bait popcorn is salty, sweet, and delicious! via Totally the Bomb
Kids will love these candy shark Jell-O snacks. via Happy Brown House
Shark gummy kabobs are perfect for adding to a drink! via Totally the Bomb
Turn plain old water into a shark-infested water drink! via Simplistically Living
Haha! How cute is this edible life preserver necklace!? via Totally the Bomb
Shark attack snack cups are the perfect way to serve a yummy treat. via Mom Endeavors
Shark chocolate candy bark is so cute! via Sandy Toes and Popsicles
More Shark Fun from Kids Activities Blog
- Choose your favorite shark craft to celebrate Shark Week
- Make a cool shark piñata with a cereal box
- Show off your very own shark teeth crafts
- Make delicious shark snacks for the entire family
- This cute shark magnet is super fun to make
- Make these scary shark treats that are both delicious and fun to make!
- Pretend to “bite” your friends with this paper shark craft
- This shark paper plate is a nice craft for kids of all ages
- These shark lollipops are the perfect summer snack to celebrate shark week
- Did you know there are sharks in an underwater volcano?
- Enjoy painting the cutest shark week coloring pages
- Go to bed with a smile with the most adorable kids shark bedding
- Try this deliciously cute shark mac & cheese lunch
- Check out this Shark baby song art kit that kids just love
- Kids will love these baby shark bath toys.
How do you celebrate Shark Week? Which of these shark crafts and shark activities for kids are you going to try first?
