This week we will learn all about the Sea. Let’s dive in!
STANDARD SUPPLIES*
- SCISSORS
- GLUEPAPER PLATES
- CONSTRUCTION PAPER
- GOOGLY EYES
- CRAYONS
- WASHABLE MARKERS
- WASHABLE PAINT
- BLACK PERMANENT MARKER
- TAPE
- PAINT BRUSHES
- FOOD COLORING
- STICKERS
- TOILET PAPER ROLLS (EMPTY)
- POPSICLE STICKS
- PLAYDOUGH (FLOUR, WATER, OIL, CREAM OF TARTER, SALT)
- BIG, EMPTY BIN
*(most used – recommended to have on hand)
EXTRA SUPPLIES*
- SMALL BOWL
- LARGE BOWL
- GLUE GUN
- WATER
- SEA ANIMALS
- GREENERY (OPTIONAL)
- FORKS
- SPOONS
- SQUIRT BOTTLE
- COOKIE SHEET
- SALT
- SAND
- SEA SHELLS
- TOOTH BRUSH
- BLUE MARBLES (OPTIONAL)
- SNACK INGREDIENTS
*(special supplies for this week)
CRAFTS
HANDPRINT JELLYFISH
SUPPLIES
- CONSTRUCTION PAPER
- GOOGLY EYES
- COLORED MARKERS
- GLUE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Trace a circle with a small bowl and cut it out.
2. Cut out 2 small circles for the cheeks.
3. Trace the child’s hands, cut them out, excluding the thumb.
4. Attach the child’s hands to the body right next to each other.
5. Add some googly eyes, cheeks, and draw a smile.
6. Finish by decorating the jellyfish with a colored marker.
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
FINE MOTOR | JELLYFISH
CRAB
SUPPLIES
- TOILET PAPER ROLL
- RED PAINT
- RED PIPE CLEANERS
- GOOGLY EYES
- RED CONSTRUCTION PAPER
- MARKER
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start by painting the toilet paper roll red.
2. Cut pieces of pipe cleaner for the legs, arms, and eyes.
3. Once the toilet paper roll is dry, assemble the body parts of the
crab with a glue gun.
4. Cut out claws from the construction paper.
5. To finish, glue the claws and eyes on the crab!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
FINE MOTOR | CRAB
ACTIVITIES
FROZEN ANIMAL RESCUE
SUPPLIES
- LARGE BOWL
- WATER
- SEA ANIMALS
- FOOD COLORING (OPTIONAL)
- GREENERY (OPTIONAL)
INSTRUCTIONS
This activity is best done freezing in layers*
1. Fill the large bowl ⅓ of the way and add some of the items.
Freeze.
2. Once frozen, add more water to fill the bowl ⅔ of the way.
Add more items, then freeze again.
3. Once that is frozen, fill the bowl all the way and add the rest
of the items. Freeze.
4. Once it is completely frozen, fill a squirt bottle with hot water
and set it out with salt, spoons, forks, and whatever else you
might think will help you chip away and save the animals!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
FINE MOTOR | SCIENCE | CAUSE & EFFECT | CRITICAL THINKING
SHELL CLEANING
SUPPLIES
- 2 LARGE BINS
- SAND (OR OLD DRY CEREAL BLENDED TO SAND CONSISTENCY)
- SEA SHELLS
- TOOTH BRUSH
- WATER
- BLUE MARBLES (OPTIONAL)
- BLUE FOOD COLORING (OPTIONAL)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill one bucket with sea shells and cover with sand.
2. Fill the other bucket with water, a drop of food coloring,
and some marbles.
3. Have the child find the seashells in the sand and get them
to clean the seashells with the toothbrush in the ocean water!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
SENSORY | FINE MOTOR | CLEANLINESS
FISH WEAVING
SUPPLIES
- CONSTRUCTION PAPER
- SCISSORS
- TAPE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Start by cutting 4 rows of 6 slits lengthwise on a piece of
construction paper, making sure the rows do not connect.
2. Cut 4 strips of construction paper to fit the size of the
slits you made.
3. Cut out 4 fish and tape them onto the end of the strips.
4. Have the child weave the fish through the cuts in the paper!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
FINE MOTOR | FISH
FIND MORE IDEAS ONLINE!
BOOKS
1. OCEAN ANIMALS FOR KIDS
https://www.amazon.ca/Ocean-Animals-Kids-Junior-Scientists/dp/1648760562
2. RAINBOW FISH
https://www.amazon.ca/Rainbow-Fish-Marcus-Pfister/dp/1558585362
ACTIVITIES
3. RESCUE THE SEA CREATURES
https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/rescue-the-sea-creatures-fine-motor-activity/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=55492988
4. FEED THE SHARK
https://toddlerapproved.com/2014/07/feed-shark-alphabetgame-for-kids.html
SNACK
BANANA DOLPHINS
SUPPLIES
- BLUE JELLO
- BOWL
- 2 BANANAS
- 2 BLUEBERRIES
- BLACK MARKER
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the blue jello according to the package instructions.
2. Once it’s set, cut the bottom off of 2 bananas.
3. Add eyes to the bananas with a black marker.
4. Cut a straight slit into the stems, and add a blueberry into each.
4. Place the dolphins in the jello as if they are jumping out of
the water. Enjoy!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
FINE MOTOR | SCIENCE | IMAGINATION
OUTING
VISIT THE BEACH
INSTRUCTIONS
This week, head to a nearby beach and splash like a fish!
If the beach is not an option, try an indoor/outdoor pool.
Make it a playdate and invite a friend!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?
GROSS MOTOR | SOCIAL | SWIMMING