{"product_id":"fish-egg-carton-sea-creatures-series-a2142","title":"Fish: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series","description":"\u003cp\u003ePining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy fish craft to work on from Sherri Osborn at About.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Egg carton\u003cbr\u003e\n- Orange \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Light blue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6202-wiggle-eyes-black-asst-sizes-100.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Orange \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2575-chenille-stems-assorted-12-stems.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epipe cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a preparation for the project, separate each of the egg 'cups' from the carton. Be sure to trim around the edges of each cup to create a smooth edge. Keep in mind that each child will need two cups to craft the fish so plan accordingly.\n\nProviding your students with two egg cups, a shallow dish of orange paint, and a paint brush, instruct your students to paint both cups and set them aside to dry. While the paint is setting, have your students use scissors to cut fins from the craft foam. For tentative students, you may wish to provide a card stock template for them to trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point, the paint should be almost dry so have your students glue the two egg cups together (edge to edge). If there is excess glue, have them smooth it with their finger. Again, set the fish 'body' aside to dry while you complete the next task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePass out an orange pipe cleaner to each group of six students. Have them take turns measuring and cutting two 1-inch pieces from the stem and pass it on to the next student. With all the accessories cut, you're ready to begin gluing. Have your students attach the fins to the body, attach the pipe cleaner 'lips', and glue on wiggle eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful fishy friends that can be hung from the ceiling, attached to a bulletin board, or sent home for more ocean play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/eggcartoncrafts\/ss\/eggcartfish.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEgg Carton Fish - Free Arts and Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084919321,"sku":"A2142","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/fish-egg-carton-sea-creatures-series-a2142","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}