Snorkel Diver Kids Summer Printable

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Over the years, the seasons have changed. It used to be that kids could be outside playing in the sun, at the playground, and in the pool all summer long. Ticking off the Summer bucket list one activity at a time.

However, now it seems the weather is still cool and wet when school lets out, so we have to find more things to do indoor. One way we have curved the summer boredom is to make fun paper crafts like this fun Snorkel Diver kids Summer Printable.

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make This Snorkel Diver Craft Printable
🖌️ How To Make A Watercolor Background
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips
💭 FAQs
🖌️ Related Crafts
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Snorkel Diver Kids Summer Printable

💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Under-the-Sea Imagination: Kids can dive into ocean adventures while coloring and crafting their own snorkel diver.
Perfect for Summer Fun: A great rainy day or backyard activity that still feels like a day at the beach.
Pairs with Ocean Learning: Awesome for tying into ocean unit studies or talking about sea life and beach safety.

🎨 Supplies Needed

Paper
Glue
Scissors
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paint
Paint Brush
Salt

🖌️ How To Make This Snorkel Diver Craft Printable

Step 1: Download and print out the snorkeling kid template (found at the bottom of this page). Cut out the template pieces and set aside.

Step 2: Glue the pieces if your snorkle character together using a glue stick or white school glue.

Step 3: Cut small bits of white paper and add to the edges to create “shine” and give your character more life. See the pieces on the fins?

Step 4: The snorkel template includes both a female and male character and this is a great way to introduce children to summer swimming and spending time in the ocean.

Your snorkel diver is done unless you would like to create a watercolor background. You could also glue this snorkel diver to construction paper or make a classroom or home display, depending on the location you make this craft.

🖌️ How To Make A Watercolor Background

Step 1: Prepare a surface with newspaper or a vinyl tablecloth for easy cleanup. Set up watercolor paints in shades of blue that you’d like to use. Mix in some green and yellow for even more color.

Step 2: Coat your paper in water until it’s damp but not soaked. Use a paintbrush for this step. Add watercolor paint and cover the paper. Mix in some various shades of blue until you’re happy with how it looks.

Step 3: Sprinkle a few pinches of salt across the wet paint. It’s important that you do this while the paint is wet, otherwise, it will not work. The salt will create the paint to separate and cause an explosive looking effect. Allow the paper to dry completely. This will take a while since it was so wet. Once dry, glue the bubbles and snorkel diver onto the paper.

Your fun paper craft is now complete.

If you have older kids that may not be into these kinds of crafts, you can always have them work with the younger kids to do the crafts. Give them the responsibility of teaching and instructing.

💡 Pro Tip: Hold the final sheet at arm’s length and rotate it slightly—this helps kids see spacing, symmetry, and overall layout more clearly before completion.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips

Part Grouping: Keep similar features like eyes and snorkel close together to avoid clutter and guide attention clearly to the diver’s face.
Upper Stacking: Build facial details upward from the eyes, ensuring goggles and snorkel gear stay visible and don’t overlap key facial areas.
Piece Clustering: Place small details like fins or bubbles in close proximity so the design reads easily and doesn’t appear randomly spread out.
Visual Framing: Maintain clear spacing around the diver by leaving a margin—this keeps the scene from becoming overcrowded or visually confusing.
Order Planning: Arrange all paper parts before gluing them down so kids can test positions, make adjustments, and improve layout flow naturally.
Balance Layout: Add bulkier elements lower in the design to stabilize the look and keep the top half from appearing too heavy or uneven.

💭 FAQs

How does this support brief focus spans?

Each section shifts attention without overloading. Kids complete quick tasks that train their brain to reset without full disengagement.

What’s learned from switching between prompts?

Jumping between different instructions strengthens focus control. They learn to stop one idea and quickly adjust to a new task.

Why is short-task focus important here?

Small sections keep them alert while working. It prevents wandering attention during extended activities or longer learning sessions.

Can fast transitions improve attention habits?

Yes, brief worksheet changes reinforce re-engagement. It helps children refocus more quickly after completing or pausing each section.

Download Your Printable

Download your free Printable Snorkel Template here!