Every summer we try to either go to the beach or the aquarium as a family. That tradition led us to spend the summer learning about oceans while we were at home. Something about the hot, humid days just makes me want to dream about the ocean- even if I am hundreds of miles away from one. So this summer I made an “ocean discovery box” for my young preschooler full of ocean themed activities for us to do together at home as we dreamed about our end-of-summer beach trip. This ocean-discovery box is full of ocean-themed learning activities that are so great for older toddlers or younger preschoolers.

If you also want to make an ocean-themed discovery box for your little learner, read on for materials and activity ideas!