All of the books, activities, and toys I used to teach my 2-year-old about oceans
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Supplies, Toys & Activities
Fun activities to extend learning beyond a worksheet! Lots of sensory play and exploration
My daughter loved doing these activities! They are beautifully designed, hands on activities with a beach theme that teach hand-eye coordination, categorization, color recognition, counting, and writing
Preschool Learning Activities | Beach Nature Study
Great sensory activity for learning about sand and beach animals. The tray is also a great resource to teach about the anatomy of a beach
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set 1lb Blue Sensory
For your field trip to the beach, beach toys are essential to get the full sensory experience. This is a 3-pack, which is perfect if you have multiple kids
Dreamon 3 Pack Collapsible Sand Buckets Set
Figurines of sea animals are especially great to have on hand for sensory play, studies on specific sea animals, or to help your Little one learn what the animals look like in real life
20 Pcs Ocean Animal Toy with Educational Booklet
A must-have if you have a hands-on learner who loves building things
Ocean Coral Blocks
My toddler loves these puzzles! The opaque background on the board make it easier for littles to learn the concept of puzzles
Ocean Sea Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
Use these for salt panting a beach! Easy to clean, even with a little one
Watercolor Paints For Toddlers
Books
From resource books to beautiful living books, you’ve got to borrow these from the library or buy them!
My daughter kept asking to read this book over and over again!
Sand Cakes
A beautiful picture book about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world
The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story
I referred back to this book so much when creating my lesson plans! The information is so simple and easy to explain to Littles with engaging photos to match.
Ocean Anatomy: Curious Parts & Pieces Under Sea
So fun to read with younger preschoolers to learn colors
I See You in the Ocean: Googly Eyes Board Book
A living book encouraging your Little to use their imagination for all the things a shell could be
If You Spot a Shell (Find a Treasure Series)
A vibrant book teaching Littles, in an easy way, about water waste, how we can protect our oceans from garbage, and more.
