These dolphin art activities for kids are a wonderful way to introduce kids to science in a way that is creative and fun.
Learning About Dolphins In Your Homeschool
There is something beautiful and majestic about dolphins gliding through the water. Our family has been lucky enough to watch the dolphins swimming in their native environment, but even watching them at an aquarium or in a movie can be awe-inspiring. They are powerful but graceful, playful but strong.
“More than anything, it was the dolphins that took me back home.” Scott O’Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins
Dolphins are a great way to introduce students to various science topics, such as aquatic life, mammals, and echolocation. What better way to engage a student’s interest in dolphins and other marine life than an art lesson? This allows students to express themselves artistically while also learning about the features of the dolphin.
If you have not had a chance to watch dolphins swim (or want to see them again), you can watch them live on this Clearwater Aquarium webcam before diving into your art projects.
Dolphin Art Activities Your Kids Will Love
Dolphin Lesson
This magical dolphin art lesson is perfect for your dolphin study. Students learn to paint a beautiful dolphin jumping out of the water with their chalk pastels.
Night Shark Lesson
The night shark is another strong and mighty sea animal that is fun to paint. Also, students can discover the differences between the shark and dolphin.
Sea Turtle Lesson
While completing this painting of a fun-swimming sea turtle, you can learn about its shell coloring, diet, and flippers.
Jellyfish Lesson
A jellyfish’s long, stinging tentacles might not be fun to run into, but this colorful jellyfish is fun to paint.
Starfish Lesson
This is a beautiful picture of a starfish at the shore’s edge. This creature is interesting but simple to paint, even for your younger students.
Clownfish Lesson
The colorful clownfish, best recognized from the popular Nemo movie, is a real-life animal that is fun to paint swimming through the sea grass.
More Art Ideas For Kids
If you loved the art activities above, you might enjoy Sharks: a course with over a dozen shark paintings.
The Pond course includes paintings of frogs, dragonflies, rainbow trout, beavers, and more, providing a great way to keep the science study going.
If your student wants to learn about various animals, the Animals course has paintings of many animals, from cows to dinosaurs.
Finally, the Summer Art Camp course gives you some fun lessons to keep the painting and creativity going with beautiful paintings of lemonade, the night sky, donuts, camping, ice cream, and so much more.
So dive into art and science with Nana’s new dolphin lesson, and then see where your child’s interests take them with the rest of the seashore lessons or some of Nana’s other fun paintings.
Dawn is a passionate follower of Jesus, wife to Chris, and homeschool mom of five. In her spare time she loves to read, hike, and write on her blog Schoolin’ Swag. She enjoys reviewing curriculum and helping moms find the right fit for their family.