Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
Looking for dolphin crafts for kids that go beyond a basic coloring page?
Whether your child is obsessed with ocean animals, you’re running a beach-themed activity week, or you just need something fun and screen-free for a summer afternoon, dolphins are one of those themes that works for every age.
This list covers free printables you can grab and print instantly, hands-on paper and felt crafts, origami, bookmarks, and even a gorgeous coloring pages. Most of these need nothing but a printer and basic supplies.
Dolphin Ocean Habitat Color by Number
This dolphin color by number printable is a free, no-prep ocean habitat activity where kids follow a numbered color key to reveal a beach scene complete with a jumping dolphin, palm tree, starfish, coral, and clouds. You can use crayons, acrylic markers, or colored pencils!
Dolphin Corner Bookmark
This dolphin corner bookmark is a cute origami-style corner bookmark where kids fold a square of blue paper into a pocket shape, then draw and cut a dolphin fin and eyes to peek out from the top. The step-by-step tutorial walks through the basic origami folds.
Dolphin Origami
This origami dolphin tutorial walks kids through folding a square sheet of paper into a leaping dolphin shape — no glue or scissors needed, just clean folds. Add a googly eye at the end and you have a charming little paper dolphin.
Dolphin Coloring Page
This dolphin coloring page is a cute, kid-friendly line drawing of a jumping dolphin complete with a color guide showing light blue, dark blue, pink, and sky blue as suggested shades. I have two pages for you with small and larger size dolphin to color.
Grab the free coloring page:
Dolphin Facts Craft Spinner
This dolphin facts craft spinner is a free printable activity where kids color the spinner pieces, cut them out, and assemble them with a brass brad fastener. Whey you spin, it reveals dolphin facts like what they eat, where they live, and what kind of animal they are.
Dolphin Felt Keychain
This felt dolphin keychain is a sewing craft where kids cut a small dolphin shape from light blue felt, stitch the two sides together, stuff it lightly, and attach it to a keychain ring with a beaded chain.
You need blue felt, scissors, a needle and thread, a small amount of stuffing, blue beads, and a keychain lobster claw clasp. A lovely project for older kids and adults.
Free Dolphin Coloring Page
This free dolphin coloring page features an adorable dolphin kids can color any way they like: classic blue-grey, bright tropical colors, or whatever feels right, there is no suggested color or strict reference to follow.
Dolphin Cut & Glue Scene
This cut and glue dolphin scene is a paper craft where kids cut dolphin and wave shapes from blue construction paper and arrange them on a white background to create a jumping dolphin ocean scene. A great open-ended craft for kids 4 and up.
If you struggle with drawing, you can use this printabel:
Free Printable Ocean Coloring Bookmarks
This set of five free printable ocean bookmarks features sea creatures — including dolphins, sharks, turtles, whales, and fish, that kids can color, cut out, and use in their own books.
Dolphin Paper Craft
Continue with the ocean theme – an easy craft to make with kids and to paint is a dolphin.
This full tutorial will help you get the dolphin shape right. You can use paint and markers for the background and add as many “underwater” details as you want!
Free Dolphin Coloring Pages for Grown-Ups
These free dolphin coloring pages include beautifully detailed dolphin designs made for adults and older kids who want something more intricate than a simple outline or a way to relax and unwind after a long and stressful day.
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Buenos Aires-based certified teacher, artist, and member of the Professional Artist Association with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.