Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, this paper plate craft turns one plate into two silly fish.
It’s quick, uses almost nothing and is perfect for Read Across America or any Seuss storytime.
How to Make a Red Fish Blue Fish Craft
Paper Plate Crafts Bundle
Get the printable1 paper plate (makes 2 fish)
Red and blue paint and a paintbrush
Scissors
Glue
2 googly eyes
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
Cut the plate in half
Cut the paper plate in half.
Save the rims
Cut the rims off both halves and save them for fins.
Shape the bodies
Trim each half into a rounded fish body.
Paint the bodies
Paint one body red and one blue. Let them dry.
Cut the fins
From the rims, cut 6 small rectangles and 2 squares.
Paint the fins
Paint 3 rectangles and 1 square red, and the rest blue.
Assemble
On each fish, glue one rectangle on top, two at the back for a tail and the square on the side.
Add eyes
Glue a googly eye on each fish.
Red Fish Blue Fish Ideas
- Read the book first and count the fish together.
- No paint? Use markers, crayons or colored paper.
- Add sparkle with glitter, sequins or ocean stickers.
- Make a mobile by hanging the fish with yarn.
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More Seuss fun? Try our Lorax paper plate craft.
The bundle includes
- Printable templates for our paper plate crafts
- Step-by-step picture directions
- Instant PDF download, nothing is shipped
Perfect for
- Book-inspired crafts
- Preschool and kindergarten
- Ocean units
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Red Fish Blue Fish Craft FAQ
Cut a paper plate in half, paint one half red and one blue, add paper plate fins and a googly eye.
Two, one red and one blue.
About 3 to 6.
It’s celebrated around March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
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