Under the Sea / Porthole Sea Scenes
Porthole Sea Scenes
Children paint an underwater scene in the centre of a paper plate, then frame it with foil to look like a ship's porthole.
How to run it
- Children paint a sea scene with fish, plants and bubbles in the centre of a paper plate.
- Cut a ring of foil or grey card to fit around the rim.
- Glue the ring on and add metallic 'bolts' with a marker or foil balls.
- Display the portholes together as a submarine wall.
You will need
- paper plates
- paint
- aluminium foil
- glue
- markers
Make it easier or harderUse stickers for younger children; older children can add layered 3D sea creatures.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Planning and painting a scene encourages creativity and knowledge of ocean life.
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