Free Printable Letter J Jellyfish Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun way to teach the letter J?
This adorable Letter J is for Jellyfish Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning an ocean-themed alphabet lesson or a parent creating learning fun at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and decorating their own jellyfish.
Download the free printable letter J jellyfish template and make learning the alphabet a splash of creativity and fun!
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🪼 Letter J Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the letter J joyful and hands-on with these fun Letter J activities that go perfectly with your Jellyfish Craft!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or crafting at home, these simple ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids strengthen letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity while exploring ocean life.
1. Read Jellyfish and Ocean-Themed Books
Pair your craft with story-time to help kids connect the letter J with ocean animals and adventure!
Here are a few favorite books to read together:
- I Am Jellyfish by Ruth Paul
- Peanut Butter and Jellyfish by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
- Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
- The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Encourage kids to listen for words that start with the letter J and make the “juh” sound.
2. Learn Fun Jellyfish Facts
Turn your Letter J Jellyfish Craft into a mini science lesson!
Talk about where jellyfish live, what they eat, and how they move through the water.
You can even use yarn or tissue paper strips as tentacles on the craft to make it more realistic!
3. Decorate the Classroom or Alphabet Wall
Display your finished crafts on your alphabet wall or a bright ocean-themed bulletin board labeled “J is for Jellyfish.”
Add paper fish, seaweed, and bubbles for an underwater classroom scene your kids will love.
4. Letter of the Week: J Is for Jellyfish
If you’re focusing on a Letter of the Week theme, this craft fits perfectly!
Pair it with other J-themed ideas like J is for Jump, J is for Jaguar, or J is for Juice.
Add tracing worksheets, alphabet songs, or ocean sensory bins filled with blue water beads for a full day of learning fun.

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✂️ Letter J Craft Supplies Needed
Before you begin this fun alphabet activity, gather a few simple supplies to make crafting easy for your little learners.
These items work great for both classroom and at-home lessons!
You’ll need:
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Letter J Jellyfish Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once everything is ready, it’s time to make your own Letter J Jellyfish Craft!
🪼 Letter J Craft Instructions

1) Print the Template
Download and print the free printable Letter J Jellyfish Craft template on white cardstock paper.
The heavier paper helps your craft last longer — perfect for alphabet binders or bulletin boards!
2) Color Your Jellyfish
Let your kids get creative with bright ocean colors!
Encourage them to use pinks, purples, blues, or even rainbow shades to decorate their jellyfish.

3) Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the jellyfish craft pieces.
Parents and teachers can assist younger children as they practice scissor skills and hand–eye coordination.

4) Assemble the Jellyfish
After you’ve cut out the free printable letter J for jellyfish drawing template into individual pieces

Use a glue stick to attach the tentacles onto the bell shaped body.

Then, glue the jellyfish on top of the letter J and it’s now complete!

Your jellyfish craft is ready to join your little one’s ocean animal friends.

5) Display and Celebrate
Your Letter J Jellyfish Craft is complete!
Display it proudly on your alphabet wall, bulletin board, or fridge at home to celebrate another letter learned.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Print the blank version and trace the pieces onto colored paper for a sturdier craft.
- Use the color version for a quick, no-prep activity.
- Try the black-and-white version as a coloring sheet before cutting and gluing.

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📥 Free Printable Letter J Jellyfish Template
Dive into learning fun with this free printable Letter J Jellyfish Craft!
Inside the download, you’ll find two creative versions that are perfect for both classroom and home use:
- 🖍 Black & White Template – great for coloring, tracing, and customizing
- 🎨 Full-Color Template – ready to cut and assemble for a quick, no-prep activity
Both versions help preschool and kindergarten kids strengthen fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity while learning the letter J in an ocean-themed, hands-on way.
Fill out the form below to download your Letter J Jellyfish Template and start crafting today!

🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see your little learners’ colorful jellyfish crafts!Share your finished Letter J Jellyfish Craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Pinterest.
If your kids loved this craft, keep the alphabet fun going with the Letter H House, Letter I Ice Cream, and Letter K Kangaroo crafts — perfect for your preschool alphabet collection!

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