Wee Steamers Sea Otter’s Dinner
Dive into the playful world of sea otters with early childhood educator Sheila Kerwin! Little learners will discover how these adorable animals look, where they live, how they play, and the clever tools they use to crack open their dinners.
CATEGORY:science | GRADE LEVEL:early childhood |
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Sea Otter Habitat
Your budding engineers and scientists will build math skills in measurement, area, and depth, while exploring science concepts such as observation, texture, tools, and marine biology. Create a sea otter habitat in the classroom water table or a small inflatable pool. In shallow water, add plastic seaweed and kelp, small rocks, shells, and sea otter figurines (available on Amazon).
Sea Otter Mother and Baby Puzzle
This engaging craft helps mini mathematicians explore space and spatial relationships while strengthening part–whole understanding and fine motor skills. Children arrange and assemble body parts to create a mother and baby sea otter, with adult assistance adjusted to support different age levels. https://tinyurl.com/ye2an2et
Hungry Sea Otter Maze
Encourage your mini biologists to help the sea otter navigate its way through the maze to locate a tasty crab meal! Simplify the maze from the CLM Educational Resources website, and support math concepts of order/seriation, direction, distance, and area. https://tinyurl.com/mr2229pc
Sea Shell Pasta Meal
Young children can gain a better understanding of sea otters’ eating habits when they enjoy a meal of shell pasta! Simple recipes can be found on the Internet, and by involving your mini cooks in the meal preparation, you will support skills in order/seriation, measurement, change, observation, and use of tools. Bon appétit! —Concept: Sheila Kerwin
CRAFT:
Doodle Lou's "Sea Otter Puppet"
This adorable sea otter paper puppet craft is perfect for children who love ocean animals. Once finished, the puppet is ready for imaginative play—floating on its back, splashing in pretend waves, or starring in an ocean adventure. It’s a simple craft that brings sea otters to "life" in little hands! Click the CRAFT tab to download FREE!
