Ocean Activities for Kids

Ocean Slime

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A recipe for super stretchy glitter slime that looks just like the ocean!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringTheTropicsHome #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that sensory play is a favorite around here. Almost every day we are experimenting with a different way to play. With summer here the kids are currently all about the beach and water. … Read more

Shark Attack Punch!

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It’s Shark Week this week on Discovery. It’s a wonderful way to get children involved in learning about shark safety, the marine habitats, and the conservation of our marine life. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring. You can jazz up the TV time with fun fact sheets and this Shark Attack Punch that you can make for each child individually.

It’s Shark Week this week on Discovery. It’s a wonderful way to get children involved in learning about shark safety, the marine habitats, and the conservation of our marine life. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring. You can jazz up the TV time with fun fact sheets and this Shark Attack Punch that you can make for each child individually.

Under the Sea! Ocean Animals Sensory Bin

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Ocean Animals Science Sensory Bin

Ocean Animals Science Sensory Bin: Sea shells, fossils, shark teeth, and more! This simple sensory bin is a great way to get children exploring marine life through sight, sound, touch, and even scent! Both my toddler and my early elementary aged child enjoyed and learned through this hands on activity!

Ocean Animals Science Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are something that we absolutely adore around here! They are simple to throw together, fun to play with, and just all around a great way to explore different concepts. For this sensory bin we received a Sea Life Specimen Center from Lakeshore Learning for review.

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Prepositions: Vocabulary for Beginning Readers

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Teaching Prepositions through Play

Prepositions can be a difficult concept for children to grasp: what they are and how they are used. While children learn the meaning of most words indirectly, through every day uses, about 300 words can be taught through direct instruction every year (Stahl & Fairbanks, 1986). This simple activity is a fun way to assess and teach prepositions.