Categories: Activities for Kids

Surprise Big Mouth Fish Printable

Print out our big mouth fish surprise printable, let kids color it (a fun paper craft and a coloring page in one ;), fold it up and have fun opening and closing its mouth! So much fun.

We love all kinds of crafts, with this one you can make with our printable template or use as inspiration for a surprise kids art project.

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Fish is the perfect theme to do with your kids during summer vacation or summer camp, we really love sharing fish craft ideas with you – check out our paper plate rainbow fish theme (perfect for preschoolers and older kindergarteners).

We also love sharing all sorts of interactive paper toys (shark puppets?) and this surprise big mouth fish definitely fits the bill – it’s a fun project to make and kids can play with it too. You could even add a hidden message in the fish’s mouth for an extra wow factor.

As mentioned, you can use our template or make your own fish as part of a kids art project – this guide to drawing a fish might be useful if you choose the latter option.

How to Make a Printable Surprise Big Mouth Fish

What you need:

  • our printable template (you can get it at the end of this tutorial – it’s completely optional)
  • coloring supplies (we like markers for their vibrant colors)
  • paper (heavier printing paper like cardstock or construction paper is best, regular printer paper is fine too)

Step by step instructions

Print out our template – we have two sizes available (1 design per sheet or 2 designs per sheet, the latter is perfect for classroom use). Alternatively, you can draw your own (or any other design – just check out our drawing guide for inspiration).

Color the fish. You can color with crayons, colored pencils, markers… We chose markers, just keep in mind that they work best on thicker printer paper – they can wrinkle and bleed through regular printer paper.

If you use colored pencils or crayons, you can use regular printer paper without any problem.

Once you have colored the fish pattern, it is time to start folding!

Fold along the top lip line (straight line) on the paper. Make sure the fold is really, really sharp – run a craft stick or similar tool over the fold. A sharp fold will make this paper craft much more interesting.

Next, bring the crease you just created to the lower lip line (creating the crease somewhere between the two lips).

Again, make sure the fold is flat and sharp.

And that’s it! Your surprise bigmouth is ready to start opening and closing its mouth.

Like it? Before you sample, why not check out these:

Get the Big Mouth Fish print sample

Click here to get your template -> Printable Bigmouth Fish

Happy crafting!

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.

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