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OCEAN THEME FOR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN



August is the beginning of school for some parts of the country whereas August is in the middle of the summer for others. An ocean theme is the perfect marriage between these two. You can end your school year or start off your school year with with a beach/ ocean theme. These activities can work for you either way! The crafts are suitable for ages 2-7 whereas the lesson ideas are suitable for preschool - prekindergarten.

Ocean Themed Scuba Bulletin Board

                                                                   

Ocean Themed Songs

Five Little Fish Song
Five Little Starfish
Preschool Ocean Songs
Five Little Fish Swimming in the Sea - Rhyme and Puppets
Baby Shark
Ocean themed Youtube Song list by Pre Kinders

 Ocean Themed Crafts

                          (Courtesy of Simply Kinder) 

Shark Suncatcher (Buggy and Buddy)

Starfish with Cheerios (Wanderlust)

Narwhal Headband Craft

Handprint Crab Craft (Simple EveryDay Mom)

Potato Masher Crabs (Happy Toddler Playtime)

Clown Fish Painting (Toddler Approved)

Potato Masher Crabs (Happy Toddler Playtime)

Contact Paper Jellyfish  (Juggling with Kids)

Oysters with Pearls (Things to Share and Remember)

Rainbow Fish(A Little Pinch of Perfect)

Marbled Fish(Fantastic Fun and Learning)

Puffy Paint Starfish(I Heart Crafty Things)

Toilet Paper Roll Octopus (Busy Mommy Media)

Baby Shark Puppets (The Keele Deal)

Bubble Wrap Jellyfish (Crafty Kids At Home)

Rainbow Fish(A Little Pinch of Perfect)

Ocean Themed Sensory Activities 


Spread cool whip in a container. Make a design onto the cool whip with gel food coloring. Using a tooth pick, swirl the colors around. 

                                       
                                   Mix the shells into the cool whip. 

                                  
           Let the shells sit for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse. The end result is below. 



Ocean Slime(STEAMsational)


Edible Shark Slime (The Homespun Hydrangea)


This Shark Slime is a great shark activity for Shark Week! Plus, the texture of this easy slime recipe will have the kids loving it! This clear slime recipe is an easy slime recipe plus every toddler and preschooler loves Baby Shark Activities.

DIY Shark Slime(Natural Beach Living) 


Medicine Bottle Ocean Themed Sensory Bottle (Beelieve Academy)


Frozen Shaving Cream Ocean(Hello Wonderful)

DIY Kinetic Sand (HGTV)

Blue Soap Foam (Views From a Stepstool)


Waterbead Sensory Ocean Bag (Beelieve Academy)


Beach and Sea Squish Bag(Fantastic Fun and Learning)


Sensory Bottle(A Little Pinch of Perfect)


Peek A Boo Ocean Theme Sensory Bag(Beelieve Academy)


Find Bags (Mama of Littles)

Beach Moon Sand ( 8 cups of flour to 1 cup oil) Beelieve Academy


Exploding Beach (Vinegar and dish soap) Beelieve Academy

Blue and Green Sensory Spaghetti (Beelieve Academy)


Baby Oatmeal Cereal Beach with Dyed Rice (Beelieve Academy)

Dyed Ocean Shaped Pasta Sensory Bin Filler (Beelieve Academy)

Shell Imprinting on Playdough(Beelieve Academy)


Taste Safe Water Beads - Cous Cous Pasta (Beelieve Academy)

Dyed Pasta Shells(Beelieve Academy)

Fine Motor Sensory Bin (Beelieve Academy)

Beach Themed Fine Motor Activities

Beach/Ocean Themed Loose Parts Tray(Beelieve Academy)

Frozen Ocean Rescue(Mama Papa Bubba)


DIY Ditali Pasta Beads(Beelieve Academy)

Pipe Cleaner Fishing (Best Toys 4 Toddlers)

Cognitive Activities


DIY Ocean Themed Math Counters

Goldfish

Glass beads

Sea shells

Ocean shaped pasta 

Swedish fish counters 

Beach rocks 



Seashell Counting(Beelieve Academy)


Ocean Counting Playdough Mats (Royal Baloo)

Sea Animals Memory Game (Adventure In a Box)

Shadow Matching Cards (Arbeitsmaterial)

 Number Order Sand Dollar free printable

Ocean Animal Bingo (Free Homeschool Deals)

Matching Sea Animal Cards (Simple Everyday Mom)

Fishbowl Color Matching (Life Over C’s)

Oyster Color Matching (Kindergarten Worksheets and Games)

 


Color Sorting Ocean Shaped Pasta(Beelieve Academy)

Ocean Themed Snack Ideas

Cucumber Boat Snack(Natural Beach Living)

Mermaid Cookie Pizza(A Magical Mess) 

Ocean Themed Language Activities

Alphabet Shells Sensory Bin (Pre-K Pages)


Shell Letter Match (Beelieve Academy)


Ocean Beginning Sounds (Planning Playtime)
Ocean Websites for Kids (Prekinders)
Fine Motor Crab Letter Grab (Turner Tots)
Wave Storytelling on the Easel (Teach Preschool)
Alphabet Fish Magnetic Memory Game (Stir The Wonder)





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