14 Free printable coral reef cutouts

There are quite a few things you can do with these cutouts. One of the best things to do is to make an underwater diorama.

To make a diorama, you will need a cardboard box in which to place your scene. Cut the box so that you have a bottom, a backdrop, and 2 sides (4 sides in all). Before adding the coral reef cutouts, you can decorate the inside of the box with colored crayons, paint, or by sticking colored paper to the sides of the box.

Next, print out the sheets of the coral reef templates that you want to use and color the pictures in. Pencils, crayons, and even acrylic paints work well for this step. Once the coral and animals are coloured in it is time to cut them out.

When cutting out the pictures, leave a small flap at the bottom of each picture that you can use to attach them to the box. Another way to do this is to stick the pictures to some cardboard first.

In both cases, it is recommended to use clear sticky tape. This makes a much more sturdy diorama. Finally, using your creativity, arrange your underwater scene how you feel is best, and then stand back and admire!