Paper Cup Crafts for Kids

With our series on aquatic animals let’s float over to a nearby river to spot the iconic Piranha! We’ll discover the softer side of the piranha while creating a preschool+ friendly craft. Download the FREE Piranha Template and let’s make this perky piranha!

Piranha Fun Fact:

Known for their sharp teeth, Piranhas may look ferocious however they rarely ever attack humans. They do enjoy eating meat and plants, but they prefer to eat fruit, seeds, and smaller fish! 

Warm-Up Crab Activity for Preschoolers:

What else has sharp teeth? Have your child write, draw, or talk about other animals that are known for their pearly whites! Lions, Tigers, Piranhas oh my! 

How to Make Paper Cup Piranha: 

1. Gather all materials. Cut out piranha shapes from the free download, you may need to prep this work ahead of time or leave just one shape for your kiddo to cut out for fine motor skills practice.

2. Flip your paper cup upside-down and find the dorsal fin. This is the one that looks different from the others.  You’ll see tabs that need to be folded at a 90° angle. Glue underneath each tab and place it on the now top of the cup. Did you know: Fins help fish keep balance and steer through the water! 

3. Before gluing the side fins, go ahead and glue the mouth and eyes next. It’ll be easier to hold the cup without crushing the side fins. Use googly eyes or simply draw your own! 

4. Add some finesse! Draw some fabulous eyelashes to go with that dashing piranha smile!

Learn more about life aquatic with the other preschooler crafts in the Paper Cup Craft Kit! From sea to land and sky, you and your young one will have fun with all creatures great and small in an easy paper cup craft form.