Try out this X-celent letter X craft while learning about a new fish species. X-ray fish are unique and fun creatures.
What is an X-Ray Fish?
X-ray fish are small fish with see-through, silvery skin. Their fins have yellow and black markings.
They live in the Amazon River in South America and eat primarily worms, insects, and small crustaceans.
Why is it shiny and see-through? You know your preschooler will ask. 😉
The colors and shininess make it mesmerizing and less detectable to predators.
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Materials Needed for the X-Ray Fish Craft
*letter X craft printable
*scissors
*glue
*crayons or markers
*blank sheet of paper
How to Make a Letter X Craft
1. Print out the letter X craft printable.
2. Color the X-ray fish craft. X-ray fish have silvery, see-through skin, so if your preschooler wants to make it look like a real X-ray fish, trace the letters in the words ‘X-ray fish.’
3. Cut out all of the elements, including trimming off the extra pieces around the words ‘x-ray fish’
4. Place the blank sheet of paper so the long sides are on the top and the bottom (landscape orientation).
5. Encourage your preschooler to find the words ‘x-ray fish’ and glue them to the very bottom of the sheet of paper.
6. Have your preschooler find the X. Turn the X so the wider openings are towards the top and the bottom of the page.
If placed the other way, the X will be off the page, and the other items can’t be attached to the x-ray fish craft.
7. Add the head to the left side of the X. You’ll see the mouth of the fish is already drawn on the head.
8. Add the eye above the mouth.
9. Place the tail on the right side of the X, between the two lines of the X.
10. Enjoy the letter X craft.
X-Ray Fish Craft
Learn about X-ray fish to take your fish knowledge to the next level. This letter X craft is a great way to remind your little learner about this fun fish species.