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Shark Pencil Case

  • Art & Art History
  • Young Adult
  • Grades 6-8

Practice scissor and sewing skills with this fun and functional shark pencil case! Perfect for summer, Shark Week, or back to school!

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Materials



4x6 Foam Sheets, Blue and White
Black Friendship Thread
1 Wiggly Eye
1 Black Fuzzy Stick

Scissors

Needle

Marker or Paint

Instructions



Step  1.

Print the provided template and cut out the shark shape.

Step  1.

Print the provided template and cut out the shark shape.

Step  2.

Trace the shark onto 2 pieces of blue foam and cut out. Then carefully use a needle and friendship thread to sew together. Do not sew the mouth closed.

Step  2.

Trace the shark onto 2 pieces of blue foam and cut out. Then carefully use a needle and friendship thread to sew together. Do not sew the mouth closed.

Step  3.

Glue a wiggly eye to your shark and add some gills with a marker or paint!

Step  3.

Glue a wiggly eye to your shark and add some gills with a marker or paint!

Step  4.

Cut out teeth from a sheet of white foam and glue inside the shark’s mouth. You are now ready to add some pencils to your shark pencil case! For added fun, create a fuzzy stick man pencil topper for the shark to try and chomp!

Step  4.

Cut out teeth from a sheet of white foam and glue inside the shark’s mouth. You are now ready to add some pencils to your shark pencil case! For added fun, create a fuzzy stick man pencil topper for the shark to try and chomp!

Make a splash this school year with this jaw-some pencil case!

Fin-tastic skill: Introduce your students to sewing by having them connect 2 foam shark outlines.

 

Keep swimming: Learn the value of following directions and paying attention to details during this craft.

In a school of fish, how can one stand out? Middle school is a big adjustment for students — create a comfortable environment for them to relax and enjoy creating art during their first week. Prompt them with questions like: What did you do over your summer break? What are you excited about learning this year?