Tag Archives: Ocean

Ocean Depth Zones Map

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Kim

Our last addition to the Ocean Lap Book was an Ocean Depth Zones Map.  By this point he was tired of writing, so I created the map and labels on the computer.  He drew an animal that lives in each … Continue reading →

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Ocean Book Review

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kim

We’ve spent the month of July studying oceans.  I knew I’m the Biggest Thing In the Ocean would be a hit, but we found a few other books, too. I’m The Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry We borrowed … Continue reading →

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Family Movie Night- Finding Nemo

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Kim

To go with our Ocean Unit this month our Friday Family Movie Night was Finding Nemo.  I went all out with Ocean themed dinner, snacks and dessert. Dinner: For dinner we had octopus hot dogs.  I usually slice cooked hot … Continue reading →

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Ocean Floor Map

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kim

Magic School Bus books are fantastic.  I remember doing a book report on a Magic School Bus book in 3rd grade over 20 years ago!  My husband was a big fan of the TV show and we both love that our sons … Continue reading →

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Ocean Animal Sort

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Kim

One of the most confusing areas of our Ocean Unit was that not all animals that swim in the ocean are fish.  The ocean is full of fish, sure, but it also includes mammals, invertebrates and plants… as well as … Continue reading →

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Ocean Sensory Bin

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Kim

Our bin was pretty easy this time, but still a HUGE hit.  I bought blue water beads from Michaels, but Amazon has similar ones here.  They take a few hours to absorb water.  Once they were ready I added some plastic … Continue reading →

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The Snail and the Whale

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Kim

Follow a tiny snail as he journeys around the world on the tail of gray-blue humpback whale. Continue reading →

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