This craft activity not only helps children explore the world of sea creatures but also creates colorful wall hangings or balcony decorations.

Materials Needed:

• Disposable paper bowls.
• Crepe paper, tissue paper, or silk paper.
• Watercolors or Acrylic paint and paintbrushes.
• Pencil, scissors, glue.
• A piece of string or yarn (approx. 15-20 cm) and a paper clip (or a toothpick).
• Plastic eyes (googly eyes).

  This craft activity not only helps children explore the world of sea creatures but also creates colorful wall hangings or balcony decorations.

  Materials Needed:

• Disposable paper bowls.
• Crepe paper, tissue paper, or silk paper.
• Watercolors or Acrylic paint and paintbrushes.
• Pencil, scissors, glue.
• A piece of string or yarn (approx. 15-20 cm) and a paper clip (or a toothpick).
• Plastic eyes (googly eyes).

Instructions:

Step 1: Create the Hanger

• Use a pencil to poke a small hole in the center of the bottom of the paper bowl.
• Cut a piece of string about 15–20 cm long.
• Thread one end of the string through the hole (from the outside into the inside of the bowl). Tie the inner end of the string to a paper clip (or a small piece of a toothpick) to prevent the string from slipping out.

Step 2: Decorate the Jellyfish Body

• Use a brush to paint the entire outside of the paper bowl. Colors like pink, blue, and purple will make the jellyfish look more lively.
• You can add polka dots or any patterns you like.
• Set the bowl aside and wait for the paint to dry completely.

Step 3: Make the Tentacles

• Cut the crepe paper (or tissue paper) into at least 8 long strips to act as the tentacles.
• Apply glue to the inside rim of the paper bowl, then attach the paper strips around the inside of the bowl, spacing them evenly.

Step 4: Finish the Face

• Once the glue and paint are dry, turn the bowl upside down and lift the string so the tentacles hang down.
• Glue on the googly eyes and use a marker to draw a big, happy smile for the jellyfish.

Step 5: Decorate and Play

• You can tie the other end of the string to a stick so your child can easily hold it and wiggle it to make the jellyfish "swim."
• The finished product can be hung from the ceiling or on a balcony. When the wind blows, the spinning jellyfish with their fluttering tentacles will bring the cool feeling of the ocean to your home.

Wishing you and your child a fun and creative time!