It's Under the Sea Week! Another fun week of toddler activities - this time with an ocean theme. This is part of our weekly activity guide series to teach toddlers in a fun and play based way.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
We would love you to join us in our Weekly Themed Facebook Group to share your jungle themed activities and also to share your pics over on Instagram (follow @myboredtoddler and use #myboredtoddler so we can share our favorites!).
Catch up on last weeks PIRATES theme HERE or you can find all of our previous topics HERE.
UNDER THE SEA - Day 1
Book: Commotion in the Ocean
As a teacher, this is one of my FAVORITE childrens books - definitely one worth having at home!
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: The Goldfish (Let's Go Swimming)
Join Laurie Berkner as she goes swimming...
Craft - Cardboard Tube Octopus
Make an octopus by upcycling your old cardboard tubes. See how to make it HERE.
Game - Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt
Hide our fun under the sea themed scavenger hunt cards around the house or in a sensory bin. Can they find them all? Get your FREE Printable Under the Sea Scavenger Hunt HERE.
UNDER THE SEA - Day 2
Book: The Rainbow Fish
The Rainbow fish is a classic - and such a beatifully illustrated book too.
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Great Big Sea!
Join Danny Go as he explores the Great Big Sea
Continuing on from our Rainbow Fish book, let's make a rainbow fish from a paper plate. This is a nice easy toddler craft. See the full instructions HERE.
Sensory Play - Seashells Sensory Bin
Make s simple sensory bin using shells. You can use shells you have collected yourself or most dollar stores and craft stores sell shells (like this pack). See how we set up our sensory bin HERE.
Get Moving - Ocean Yoga!
Get moving with these fun and kid friendly ocean themed yoga moves.
UNDER THE SEA - Day 3
Book: Smiley Shark
Another beautiful story about a shark who wants to join in with the other ocean animals, but everyone is scared of him.
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Sharks in the Water
The ocean version of the floor is lava...
Use bubble wrap and cardboard tubes to make this fun fish craft. See how to make it HERE.
Sensory Play - Ocean Animal Playdough
Mix up your play dough time by adding in some plastic ocean animals. Can you see what patterns they make?
You could also try out our printable Under the Sea Playdough Mats.
UNDER THE SEA - Day 4
Book: Ocean Life
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Big Blue Whale
A fun dance song
Another fun and easy under the sea craft -a paper cup whale! See how to make it HERE.
Sensory Play - Ocean Sensory Bin
Today we'll make our own ocean themed sensory bin - using playdough and oats! See the full instructions HERE.
UNDER THE SEA - Day 5
Book: Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud HERE.
Song/Dance - Ocean Animals FREEZE
Dance and FREEZE with an Under the Sea theme.
This fun paper jellyfish craft is a great fine motor activity too. You can see how to make it HERE.
Sensory Play - Messy Jello Play
This is always a fun activity - jello dig, but with an ocean theme! Add plastic ocean animals to jello / jelly and have them dig them out. It's messy but it's fun!
We did this with butterflies, but for the ocean one I would use green or blue jello and our favorite ocean animal figurines! See how to set up your jello sensory bin HERE.
I hope you enjoyed our Under the Sea week activities.
You can also get more Plane Printables as part of our Under the Sea Printable Bundle - Get our FLASH SALE price HERE.
Follow us for more toddler activity ideas
Don't miss next week's toddler weekly activity guide! Make sure you're in our Facebook Group or following on Instagram.
Don't miss our upcoming themes - join our Weekly themed Facebook group to take part.
