Stamped Rainbow Fish Craft

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This simple stamped rainbow fish craft is a great screen free activity for kids in preschool and kindergarten.

All you’ll need is our free printable fish template, a carrot and some paint!

See also: mixed media giraffe craft for kids

stamped rainbow fish craft

Stamped Rainbow Fish Craft

Are you ready to make a splash with a fun and colorful craft?

Little kids will have a blast transforming ordinary carrot sticks into stamping tools for a vibrant rainbow fish masterpiece!

With our free printable fish template, some paint, and a handful of carrot sticks, young children can create their very own underwater friend bursting with color.

This hands-on activity is perfect for sparking creativity, exploring patterns, and working on fine motor skills.

So, roll up your sleeves, dip those carrots in paint, and let’s bring this stamped rainbow fish craft to life!

What You’ll Need

stamped rainbow fish craft
  • rainbow fish template – you can download the free printable fish template you need to make this craft at the very bottom of this post.
  • cardstock paper – we recommend printing on a minimum of 65lbs cardstock. We used 110 lb to make sure the paint didn’t bleed through.
  • washable craft paint in a variety of colors
  • paper plate
  • carrot sticks
  • googly eye
  • gluestick
  • scissors

Instructions

Print a copy of the free stamped rainbow fish craft template on high quality card stock paper. The thicker the paper the better for this craft since the paint will bleed through.

stamped rainbow fish craft

Cut up carrot sticks for kids to use to stamp the fish fins with. Have kids alternate colors as they stamp to create a rainbow fish.

stamped rainbow fish craft

Using glue, stick a googly eye onto your fish.

Let your stamped rainbow fish craft dry completely before cutting out.

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Download Instructions

stamped rainbow fish craft

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable fish template to make a stamped rainbow fish craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

Once you’ve signed up, check your email to confirm—then voilà! You’ll officially be part of our mailing list and get instantly redirected to the PDF file with the free printable fish template.

Already subscribed? No worries! If you’ve downloaded from us before, simply fill out the form again, and you’ll be automatically sent straight to the download link for our stamped rainbow fish craft template—no extra steps needed.

For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality white card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the paint will bleed through regular paper.

Books We Love

At This Tiny Blue House, we absolutely love reading and are always on the lookout for books that pair perfectly with the screen-free activities we share.

If your kids are as fascinated by fish as we are, we’ve put together a collection of our favorite fish-themed books to go along with this simple stamped rainbow fish craft.

These engaging stories are sure to spark their imagination and make their crafting time even more exciting!

fish books for kids
  • The Rainbow Fish – Written by Marcus Pfister, this classic tale follows a beautiful fish who learns the joy of sharing his shimmering scales, teaching children about friendship and generosity.
  • Swimmy – Authored by Leo Lionni, this story features a small, brave fish named Swimmy who shows his friends how to work together to overcome dangers in the ocean.
  • Hooray for Fish! – Lucy Cousins introduces young readers to a vibrant underwater world filled with colorful and imaginative fish, celebrating diversity and individuality.
  • The Pout-Pout Fish – Written by Deborah Diesen, this rhyming story follows Mr. Fish, who believes he’s destined to be glum until a surprising encounter changes his outlook, promoting themes of self-acceptance and positivity.
  • Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On – Lois Ehlert combines counting and vibrant illustrations in this interactive book, inviting children to count colorful fish while introducing basic addition concepts
  • Big Fish, Little Fish – Authored by Jonathan Litton, this engaging board book introduces opposites through the adventures of various sea creatures, featuring rhythmic text and bright illustrations that captivate young readers.

Before You Go

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