9 Free Ocean Activities for Little Learners
Summer is the perfect time to learn about the ocean and all it’s creatures with your little ones! So, if your little learners are interested in learning more about the ocean, beach, and under the sea life, check out these 9 FREE resources, as well as a few book recommendations for learning about ocean life.
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1. Ocean Animals Matching Sensory Bin
If you’re practicing matching skills and new vocabulary with your little ones this summer, this free sensory bin activity provides a hands-on way for your toddler or preschooler to practice identifying ocean animals. This resource includes one matching activity where learners will match the small ocean animal cards to the corresponding strip. They can practice new vocabulary and matching by naming each ocean animal. They can also practice counting to four by counting each little animal card as they match it to the strip with the same ocean animal. Plop the small cards in a sensory bin filled with beans, rice, or mini erasers to add to the fun! Or, hang the larger letter mat or strips around the house for your kids to run around and find to match the little cards to. CLICK HERE to grab your free copy!
This freebie is a great way to practice addition concepts with your little ones! It includes seashell cards with addition sentences, seashell cards to use to represent each addition problem, and mats to show each problem in a hands-on way, using cards or whatever other manipulative you want to use. CLICK HERE to check it out!
3. Ocean Alphabet Letter Puzzles
These ocean-themed alphabet puzzles are a great way for kids to practice letter identification! Your little learner will simply match the capital letter to the lowercase letter to complete each puzzle. CLICK HERE to grab them for free!
This blog post includes a TON of fun activities and ideas for learning about the ocean with your little one. At the end of the post, there are some great ocean-themed clip cards for your kiddos to practice counting with! Using clothespins, they’ll just count the ocean animal on the card and then clip the correct number to show to total. And, bonus, using those clothespins is a great way to practice fine motor skills in addition to counting skills! CLICK HERE to check out the fun activities and grab that freebie.
5. Free CVC Word Summer Boom Cards
Do your little ones like using the tablet or computer?! If so, these Boom cards are the PERFECT way to keep them learning and loving it this summer! In this free Boom deck, learners will look at the picture in the seashell and then drag letters to boxes to spell the CVC word that names the picture. This activity is a really engaging way for students to practice letter sounds and spelling! CLICK HERE to grab your free deck.
If your littles are into sharks, this free resource is an AMAZING way to learn all about them this summer! This packet comes with a bunch of fun ways to learn about sharks facts, including body parts, habitats, and food. CLICK HERE to snag these free shark activities!
Learning one-to-one correspondence and counting objects is a super foundational part of number sense. These Boom cards are a fun, simple way to keep building those essential skills this summer! Learners will simply count up how many beachballs they see in the tens frame and then click on the number that shows the correct amount. Also, they’re a super cute beach theme, making them even more fun. :) CLICK HERE to grab them!
8. Coral Reef Art Project Ideas
If you’re ready to get a little artsy with your kids this summer, check out this super fun coral reef art project! You’ll just need paint, paper, and a few sponges to make your very own coral reef. CLICK HERE to check out all the details on how to create your own ocean art this summer!
9. Summer Letter Match Boom Cards
These beach-themed Boom cards give your kiddos another opportunity to practice identifying letters of the alphabet. These cards feature a large capital letter on each card. Learners will simply tap the lowercase letter that matches the capital letter! CLICK HERE to grab them.
I hope these fun, free ocean activities give you and your little learners lots of opportunities to learn about life under the sea! Ooooh, and here are a few books about the ocean and sea life that are perfect for toddler and preschool kiddos. We’ll be exploring a few of these to learn more about the ocean and life under the sea all summer long! Oh, and if you need a few extra free activities for more ocean fun, check out these other free ocean activities for little learners!
