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DIY Cannonball Jellyfish Craft: Fun, Kid-Friendly Beach Inspiration

DIY Cannonball Jellyfish Craft: Fun, Kid-Friendly Beach Inspiration

As early as May—or sooner in warm springs—cannonball jellyfish wash ashore during our Myrtle Beach walks. A frequent question: Are there jellyfish here? Yes, mainly cannonball jellyfish, which rarely sting humans. With decades of local swimming experience, I've never been stung, making them safe for beachgoers.

DIY Cannonball Jellyfish Craft: Fun, Kid-Friendly Beach Inspiration DIY Cannonball Jellyfish Craft: Fun, Kid-Friendly Beach Inspiration DIY Cannonball Jellyfish Craft: Fun, Kid-Friendly Beach Inspiration

Cannonball jellyfish resemble their namesake in size and shape. They feed on zooplankton and red drum larvae, drifting with tides. Crucially, they sustain endangered leatherback sea turtles as a primary food source. Our boys are mesmerized by them, sparking this simple DIY craft—no advanced skills needed.

  • Paper plate
  • Hole punch
  • School glue
  • Googly eyes (optional)
  • Pipe cleaners (or yarn)
  • Watercolor paints or markers

Prep by cutting the paper plate into a jellyfish bell (medusa) shape and punching holes along the edge for tentacles. Kids first paint or color the bell. Next, glue on googly eyes—a teachable moment: some jellyfish species have up to 16 eyes! Finally, thread pipe cleaner tentacles through the holes (easier for small hands than yarn). These charming creations adorn our fridge, reminding us cannonball jellyfish are harmless wonders.

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