These ocean activities for elementary students are very popular in the summer, but they can be used any time of the year. They provide fun and engaging learning experiences to help you teach about the ocean. Check out all of the ocean activities for elementary students below!
6 Ocean Activities for Elementary Students
Below are our favorite ocean activities for kids at the elementary level.
1. The Pout Pout Fish Book Companion
The Pout-Pout Fish follows a gloomy fish with a permanent pout. As he encounters various sea creatures, they help him realize that he has the power to spread happiness and joy, teaching him the importance of a positive attitude and the transformative power of friendship. This The Pout Pout Fish Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
2. Swimmy Book Companion
Swimmy tells the story of a small fish named Swimmy who uses his cleverness and bravery to help his school of fish overcome a dangerous situation. Through teamwork and ingenuity, Swimmy shows that even the smallest individual can make a big difference and bring about unity in the face of adversity. This Swimmy Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
3. The Rainbow Fish Book Companion
The Rainbow Fish is about a beautiful fish with shimmering scales who learns the importance of sharing and friendship. Through its journey, the fish discovers that true happiness comes from selflessness and embracing the joy of giving. This The Rainbow Fish Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
4. There Might Be Lobsters Book Companion
There Might Be Lobsters follows a timid dog named Sukie who is afraid of going to the beach. With the support and encouragement of her owner, Sukie learns to overcome her fears and discovers the joy of new experiences. This There Might Be Lobsters Book Companion includes reading comprehension questions, writing prompts, SEL lesson ideas, student activities, and much more. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
5. Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension Activities
These Ocean Animals Reading Comprehension Activities offer engaging, meaningful practice to greatly improve your 1st-5th grade students’ reading and writing skills. Each of the reading graphic organizers included in this set can be used over and over and with ANY friendship book you choose. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
6. Beach Decor for a Classroom Transformation
Do a classroom transformation in your room using this Beach Classroom Theme Decor. It is packed with tons of resources to pick and choose from. You can also scale it down and just do a themed bulletin board with one of these clever bulletin board titles.
- “Sink Your Teeth Into a Good Book”
- “Surfing into (grade)”
- “Sea Who’s In Our Class”
- “We May All be Different but in this Class We Swim Together ”
- When creating your own titles, use words like sea, surf or shore.
Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
In closing, we hope you found this list of ocean activities for elementary students helpful! If you did, then you may also be interested in these other related posts:
