Octopus Windsock Craft

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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This Octopus Windsock Craft will be the hit of ocean week at school or at home! Have you kids hang their windsock from a tree in your backyard or on the front porch. Kids will have fun watching the octopus blow in the breeze. This octopus windsock would also make a great learning activity to learn the letter "O".

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Add large eye stickers to the front of the treat cup.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 1
Step
2

Cut 8 strips from the foam sheets about 3/4in. wide and 6in. long.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 2
Step
3

Fan fold the leg strips to create wavy legs.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 3
Step
4

Cut out the bottom of the treat container, to create an opening. Then add the foam legs around the base of the octopus using glue dots to adhere together.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 4
Step
5

Add twine or string to hang the octopus windsock.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 5
Step
6

Let kids display and hang their creations on the porch or in your yard. They look so cute hanging from trees! Get the full craft tutorials to make more Sea Creature Windsocks, including an fish and jellyfish.

Octopus Windsock Craft step 6

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