{"id":1372,"date":"2025-06-07T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2011\/07\/host-an-ocean-themed-playdate.html"},"modified":"2025-06-23T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:27:27","slug":"sink-into-reading-with-free-printable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/","title":{"rendered":"Host an Ocean Themed Playdate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Host an <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ocean-books-for-kids\/\" title=\"\">Ocean Themed<\/a> Playdate for your kids and their friends. Choose a location such as your living room, backyard, park or even a rented space in your library. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a time of day and invite your friends. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare the activities ahead of time and set in different areas of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the children come &#8211;<strong> play, learn, craft, and connect!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/SEashell-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor paint with watercolor seashell art project made by a toddler or preschooler\" class=\"wp-image-17495\" title=\"Watercolor Seashell craft idea for your toddler or preschooler. We're sharing 4 simple ideas that you can do at your next playdate. Fun and easy hands on ideas all about the ocean. \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: Affiliate links to products<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a4c82184-7b0d-4ed5-b76e-6927a208ac99\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Ocean Themed Playdate for Kids<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/#1-ocean-themed-playdate-craft-paper-plate-s-eashell-craft\" style=\"\"> Paper Plate Seashell Craft<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/#2-ocean-themed-playdate-books\" style=\"\">Ocean Themed Playdate Books<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/#3-ocean-themed-playdate-learning-activity-shell-sort\" style=\"\">Shell Sort<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/#4-ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-activity-ocean-in-a-tub\" style=\"\">Ocean in a Tub<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sink-into-reading-with-free-printable\/#5-for-more-ocean-themed-activities\" style=\"\">For More Ocean Themed Activities:<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-ocean-themed-playdate-for-kids\">Ocean Themed Playdate for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re sharing 4 simple ideas that you can do at your next playdate. Fun and easy hands on ideas all about the ocean.&nbsp;These ideas are best for ages 3-7.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: Summer Activity Calendar Bundle In-Line -->\n<div id=\"om-mb7ahsgbpww5fqn3dawz-holder\"><\/div>\n<script>(function(d,u,ac){var s=d.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.src='https:\/\/a.omappapi.com\/app\/js\/api.min.js';s.async=true;s.dataset.user=u;s.dataset.campaign=ac;d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);})(document,54930,'mb7ahsgbpww5fqn3dawz');<\/script>\n<!-- \/ OptinMonster -->\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-ocean-themed-playdate-craft-paper-plate-s-eashell-craft\">Ocean Themed Playdate Craft: <b>Paper Plate S<\/b>eashell Craft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b> <\/b><strong><u>Materials Needed<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper Plates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crayons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watercolor paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Carson-Dellosa-Life-Shape-Stickers\/dp\/1594418578\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460050147&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=ocean+stickers&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=f79ea8c2a26a30da4640891233d6eea5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Stickers <\/a>(optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Directions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have parents pre-cut the shells or let the children, depending on the age and comfort level of the parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine the lines in the real shells and talk about their direction&nbsp; Encourage children to draw the vertical lines with a crayon on their shells. Remember to have them go from TOP to BOTTOM in order to encourage good early writing habits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watercolor paint over the crayon lines. The paint should resist the lines and show through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let dry. Decorate with ocean theme stickers if available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also make this adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethannaverill.com\/crab-paper-plate-craft-for-preschoolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">paper plate crab<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ocean-books-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/50-ocean-books-for-kids-1.jpg\" alt=\"A collection of 50+ Ocean Books for Kids. Plus activity ideas too!\" class=\"wp-image-57724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/50-ocean-books-for-kids-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/50-ocean-books-for-kids-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/50-ocean-books-for-kids-1-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-96e20a12-1fdd-4a67-9252-142f0ed8f99e\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ocean-books-for-kids\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer  \" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #0693e3; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">EXPLORE THE BEST OCEAN BOOKS FOR KIDS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ocean-themed-playdate-books\">Ocean Themed Playdate Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\" id=\"title\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DK-Eyewitness-Books-Miranda-Macquitty\/dp\/1465420541\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=1fa00480bb2d78c5b4340d7b22198190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean<\/a> Discover more about the plants and animals that live in the oceans.&nbsp; Although geared for ages 8-12, I like to select a page to share with my younger children. This exposes them to new vocabulary and science concepts without being too overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"a-size-large a-spacing-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Magic-School-Bus-Ocean-Floor\/dp\/0590414313?crid=38CJ4T86D9I9M&amp;keywords=Magic+School+Bus+on+the+Ocean+Floor.&amp;qid=1686056491&amp;sprefix=magic+school+bus+on+the+ocean+floor.%2Caps%2C108&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=ae5a561f52be386072d6fba060ceef34&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor.<\/a>&nbsp; I love these stories for helping kids connect to science topics with a mix of fiction and non-fiction.&nbsp; Depending on the age of the kids attending your ocean themed playdate &#8211; you may want to paraphrase some of the longer texts. I find when my child is alone, they are able to listen to longer stories. When in a group &#8211; short and sweet tends to do better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/National-Geographic-Readers-Weird-Creatures\/dp\/1426310471?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=452f7c157235cc988a5476ef5d7b5aae&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">National<\/a> Geographic Weird Sea Creatures. This book is just COOL. My kids adore looking at and reading about the unusual sea creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pete-Cat-Beach-First-Read\/dp\/0062110721?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=612b6ef9cdeef40cf2059ad4362d9a4b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach.<\/a> Join a kid-favorite character as he spends the day collecting shells and making sand castles on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/alphabet-fun-with-seashells-busy-bag\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ABC-Fun-with-Shells-.png\" alt=\"ABC Fun with Shells\" class=\"wp-image-2563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ABC-Fun-with-Shells-.png 700w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ABC-Fun-with-Shells--600x857.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/ABC-Fun-with-Shells--210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-sight-word-game-with-sea-shells\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells-.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Sight Words with Sea Shells\" class=\"wp-image-20491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells--600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/whatever-after-fairy-tale-activities\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8163.jpg\" alt=\"Storytelling Sea Shells\" class=\"wp-image-8830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8163.jpg 448w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/IMG_8163-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ocean-themed-playdate-learning-activity-shell-sort\">Ocean Themed Playdate Learning Activity: Shell Sort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love to sort shells and this activity is a great way to combine math and science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sea-Shells-Net-Bag-Natural\/dp\/B000NIF7KC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460049208&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=shells&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=f4af9defb2b802ed57815d107a6d7134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shells<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set out the shells on a flat surface. Encourage children to look at the size, shape, and colors of the shells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sort the set of shells based on one attribute such as size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-sort the set of shells using another attribute.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-tub.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Sensory Tub\" class=\"wp-image-18136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-tub.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-tub-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-tub-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-ocean-themed-playdate-sensory-activity-ocean-in-a-tub\">Ocean Themed Playdate Sensory Activity: Ocean in a Tub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Materials Needed:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large container<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Munchkin-Five-Squirts-Bath-Toys\/dp\/B000GK7AMU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1460050097&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=ocean+squirt+toys&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=858c4264fec9eb0319ddcd583983f0be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ocean animals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beach towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Fill the large container with water. Set on flooring that will be ok if wet. Put a towel underneath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set cups and ocean animals in the tub of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let children splash, pour, and play with their ocean tub.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-sight-word-game-with-sea-shells\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"929\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells-.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Sight Words with Sea Shells\" class=\"wp-image-20491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells--600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Summer-Sight-Words-with-Sea-Shells--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ocean-activities-for-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ocean-activities-for-kids-of-all-ages.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Activities for Kids of All Ages\" class=\"wp-image-68093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ocean-activities-for-kids-of-all-ages.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ocean-activities-for-kids-of-all-ages-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ocean-activities-for-kids-of-all-ages-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kids-writing-game-sand-seashells\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"929\" data-pin-description=\"Words in the Sand Game for Kids from 100 Fun and Easy learning Games for Kids\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Words-in-the-Sand-Game-for-Kids-from-100-Fun-and-Easy-learning-Games-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"sight words written in sand by copying sight word on seashell\" class=\"wp-image-18228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Words-in-the-Sand-Game-for-Kids-from-100-Fun-and-Easy-learning-Games-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Words-in-the-Sand-Game-for-Kids-from-100-Fun-and-Easy-learning-Games-for-Kids--600x858.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Words-in-the-Sand-Game-for-Kids-from-100-Fun-and-Easy-learning-Games-for-Kids--210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-for-more-ocean-themed-activities\">For More Ocean Themed Activities:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/10-ocean-activities-for-summer-fun-with\/\" title=\"\">30+ Ocean Activities For Summer Fun<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/play-and-learn-oceans\/\">38 Play and Learn Ocean Kids Activities <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/learning-about-land-and-water-around\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring the World with Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/a-house-for-hermit-crab-activities-vbc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A House For Hermit Crab Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-muffin-tin-syllable-counting-game\/\">Beach Themed Syllable Game &#8211; Printable<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/rainbow-sea-shells-after-school-link-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make Rainbow Sea Shells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/alphabet-fun-with-seashells-busy-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alphabet Fun with Sea Shells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-adventure-hunting-for-sharks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hunting for Sharks Teeth with Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/summer-sight-word-game-with-sea-shells\/\">Sea Shell Sight Word Game<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/water-activities-for-summer-fun-with\/\">Water Activity Ideas for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sharks-themed-activities-for-shark-week\/\" title=\"\">Shark Books and Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/ocean-books-for-kids\/\" title=\"\">Ocean Books for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sinking Submarine Craft\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pfzw1mqJ0S4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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