Newspaper Fish Craft

 **Newspaper Fish Craft**

**Materials:**

- Newspaper sheets

- Watercolor paints and paintbrush

- Scissors

- Glue or glue stick

- Googly eyes (optional)

- String or yarn (for hanging, optional)

**Instructions:**

1. **Paint Newspaper Sheets:**

   Lay out a few newspaper sheets and let the children paint them with watercolors. They can create colorful designs or patterns on the newspaper. Allow the painted sheets to dry for a few minutes.

2. **Cut Fish Shapes:**

   Once the painted newspaper sheets are dry, cut out fish shapes from them. You can make simple fish shapes with a round body and a tail. You'll need two identical shapes for each fish.

3. **Decorate Fish:**

   Use markers or additional painted newspaper scraps to decorate the fish. Add fins, scales, and a mouth. If you have googly eyes, attach them for a fun, expressive look.

4. **Assemble the Fish:**

   Apply glue around the edges of one fish shape, leaving an opening at the top. Place the other fish shape on top and press the edges together to seal. This creates a 3D effect, making the fish look like it's swimming.

5. **Hanging Option:**

   If you want to hang the fish, punch a small hole near the top of the fish and thread a piece of string or yarn through it. Tie a knot at the top, and you can hang the fish as a decoration.

6. **Let It Dry:**

   Allow the fish to dry for a few minutes to ensure that the glued edges are secure.

This newspaper fish craft is a fun and colorful project that allows children to get creative with painting and decorating. It's a great way to repurpose old newspapers and create unique fish decorations for hanging or display.