Ocean activities

Do cool ocean science experiments with simple supplies from around the house. Explore currents, waves, marine animals, and more.

Investigate how fish breathe underwater by simulating a gill using Koolaid and a coffee filter in this easy science experiment. This is a fun classroom science activity for kids learning about ocean animals, animal adaptations, water habitats, and ecosystems in 2nd grade science.

Rescue the Sea Creatures is a fun fine motor ocean themed activity for toddlers or preschoolers. Let your little one free whales and starfish using their fingers or scissors!

This experiment teaches some basic principles of oceanography while creating an interesting wave visual for play. In the Making Waves experiment, we cover how a wave moves (spoiler: the water itself barely moves horizontally!), the type of energy a wave makes, and how a wave "crashes" at the beach. oceanography | STEM | science for kids | at home activities | homeschooling

Thank you Elmer’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we're experimenting with salt, glue, and watercolors to create some colorful ocean art. You'll only need a few materials to create

Looking for Easy Octopus Crafts for preschoolers? This cute Octopus craft for preschool and kindergarten is super simple with the free octopus template. Kids color, cut, and curl to make their very own octopus! So cute! Get your Octopus craft free printable here.

We had our first beach day of the year recently, and it was just so lovely! As I was watching my kids splash and play in the water, the waves gently rolling in, it reminded me of the straw blowing art project we created as part of our Ocean Unit Study. So today, I thought

One of my favorite Easy Craft Ideas for Toddlers-Preschool! Check out this awesome preschool jellyfish craft! All you need is a paper plate, streamers, googly eyes, and paint! Preschool Jellyfish Craft | Preschool Ocean Theme | Preschool Ocean Craft | Jellyfish Craft | Jellyfish Art

Earth Day Ocean Clean Up is a fun & easy sorting sensory bin to help your little one learn about the importance of keeping our oceans clean!

This Ocean Sensory Bag is a fun way to experience the deep blue sea for little hands. Babies and toddlers will delight in the squishy sensory bag

Last week was our first time doing Shark Week and it went (if you’ll pardon the pun) swimmingly! There are a couple things I would do differently if I did this program again, but I was blown …

preschool summer/ocean theme... glue cheerios on a starfish cutout!

Learn about the 5 layers of an ocean (also called ocean zones) with your child using this hands-on activity with materials already in your pantry!

This super easy salt water experiment is the perfect science activity to teach kids about the density of salt and fresh water. Great for an ocean unit!

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Engaging preschool activities with an ocean theme! Kids will enjoy learning all about the ocean with these fun activities.

Gracen and I are lucky enough to have one of her little friends join us for an afternoon of play each Wednesday. They play quite well together, so I put a few things out for them to explore in advance, then step back to let them play, helping communication and sharing happen when needed. We…

Are you looking for a fun under the sea activity for kids- these Easy Jellyfish Suncatchers are sure to be a hit! With only a couple of supplies your kids can make a beautiful stained glass jellyfish out of contact paper, tissue paper, and a little ribbon. This activity is easy to set up and will keep preschoolers and toddler happily creating while you have a minute to breath. A great activity for a raining day!