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| 30 Fun Kid-Friendly Activities to Celebrate National Oceans Month |
30 Fun Kid-Friendly Activities to Celebrate National Oceans Month
June is National Oceans Month, a time filled with joy and excitement as we engage kids in fun and educational activities that celebrate and protect our oceans. Here are 30 kid-friendly ways to ignite your children's curiosity about marine life and ocean conservation, sparking a sense of hope and optimism in their young minds.
Create Ocean-Themed Crafts
Encourage kids to get hands-on with recycled materials and create their own ocean-themed crafts like fish, sea turtles, and jellyfish.
Follow my Ocean Themed Crafts Pinterest Board for Ideas!
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Plan a visit to a local aquarium. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to learn about marine animals and their habitats.
Read Ocean Books
Explore children's books about the ocean, such as "Look Inside Seas and Oceans" by Megan Cullis or "Peek Inside the Deep Ocean" by Anna Milbourne.
Watch Ocean Documentaries
Watch kid-friendly ocean movies and documentaries like "Finding Dory" or "Octonauts" to learn about sea life.
Beach Scavenger Hunt
While visiting the beach, participate in a fun scavenger hunt. You can right-click and download the following two free pages, or create your own.
FREE Beach Scavenger Hunt Pages
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| Fee Beach Scavenger Hunt Page 1 |
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| Fee Beach Scavenger Hunt Page 2 |
Build a Sandcastle
Enjoy a day at the beach with your kids, building sandcastles and other sand sculptures for a fun-filled activity.
Need a Sand Castle Building Kit? Check this one out.
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| This Sand Castle Building Kit is available here. |
Print out ocean-themed coloring pages for kids to color and learn about different sea creatures, or gift your kids with my Beach-Themed Coloring Book, suitable for both kids and adults!
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| This beach-themed coloring book is available here. |
Visit a Tide Pool
Explore a tide pool with kids to discover and learn about small marine creatures.
Make Ocean Slime
Create ocean-themed slime using blue food coloring, glitter, and small ocean animal toys. Here is a recipe for ocean slime with photos from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Participate in a Citizen Science Project
Get involved in citizen science projects like counting horseshoe crabs or monitoring beach-nesting birds.
Ocean-Themed Storytime
Have an ocean-themed storytime with books, songs, and fingerplays about the sea.
Create a Marine Life Mobile
Make a mobile featuring different sea creatures using paper, string, and a hanger.
Ocean-Themed Science Experiments
Conduct simple science experiments like saltwater density tests or create a model of ocean currents.
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Let kids dress up as their favorite marine animals and learn fun facts about each one.
Virtual Aquarium Tours
Take virtual tours of famous aquariums like the Monterey Bay Aquarium or Georgia Aquarium.
Bake Ocean-Themed Treats
Bake cookies or cupcakes shaped like fish, starfish, and other sea creatures. Here are a few good ideas to get you started:
Ocean Cupcakes with Edible Wrapper Waves
Learn About Marine Conservation
Teach kids about marine conservation efforts and how they can help protect the oceans. My week-long sea animals unit is a great resource for this purpose.
About My Week-long Sea Animals Lesson Plan eBook:
Week-long Lesson Plan for Teachers, Homeschool Families, and Parents Who Want to Teach Kids About Sea Animals, Our Oceans, and the Importance of Protecting Them
Students will learn about various sea animals' habitats, characteristics, and adaptations. They will understand the importance of marine life and conservation efforts. Students will enjoy hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of sea creatures. Your students will view images of sea animals, coral reef environments, deep sea creatures, and ocean pollution. They will watch videos to deepen their understanding of the topics included in this unit.
Each day in this unit includes an objective, lesson topic information, images, video suggestions, read-aloud book suggestions, and a hands-on craft activity.
Day One: Introduction to Sea Animals
Day Two: Facts About Dolphins
Day Three: Life in the Coral Reef
Day Four: Deep Sea Exploration
Day Five: Conservation of Marine Life
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| My Sea Animals Week-long Lesson Plan is available here. |
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| Get your printable week-long lesson plan on sea animals here. |
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| Get your Sea Animals Activity Book here. |
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| Get your Sea Animals Coloring Book here. |
Plant a tree in your backyard or community to help reduce carbon dioxide levels and protect ocean health.
Create Ocean-Themed Jewelry
Make necklaces and bracelets with ocean-themed beads and charms.
Get an ocean themed jewelry making kit!
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| Get your ocean themed jewelry making kit here. |
Explore a nearby marine sanctuary to learn about protected marine areas and their importance.
Listen to Ocean Sounds
Relax and listen to recordings of ocean waves and marine life sounds.
Make Recycled Art
Create art projects using recycled materials to highlight the importance of reducing plastic waste.
Watch a Marine Life Puppet Show
Put on a puppet show featuring marine animals and ocean conservation themes.
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| Get your ocean animals puppets here! |
Learn to Identify Seashells
Collect and identify different types of seashells on the beach.
Host an Ocean Trivia Night
Organize a fun trivia night with ocean-themed questions for kids.
Create an Underwater Scene
Use a shoebox and craft materials to create an underwater diorama.
Learn to Snorkel
Teach kids how to snorkel and explore underwater marine life.
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| Get a snorkel set for your child here! |
Design and paint ocean-themed T-shirts using fabric paint and stencils.
Join an Ocean-Themed Camp
Enroll kids in an ocean-themed summer camp or a day camp to learn more about marine life.
Celebrate World Oceans Day
Participate in World Oceans Day on June 8th with activities and events focusing on protecting our oceans.
By immersing in these fun and educational activities, kids can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the oceans. These activities not only entertain but also educate, reinforcing the importance of conserving our marine environments. Celebrate National Oceans Month by diving into these exciting adventures, reassured that you're fostering a love for the sea and learning in young minds.
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| 30 Fun Kid-Friendly Activities to Celebrate National Oceans Month |