Resource Roundup: Whale Shark Addition 🌊
Dive into learning with our Whale Shark Resource Roundup—a curated collection of kid-friendly tools to spark curiosity about the gentle giant of the sea! From engaging books and fascinating videos to a fun, screen-free Whale Shark I Spy, this roundup is packed with ways to explore the world of whale sharks from home. Whether your child loves reading, watching, or hands-on play, these resources are designed to make ocean learning exciting, accessible, and unforgettable.
Our Whale Shark I Spy isn’t just a blast — it helps boost:
• Visual focus and attention to detail with hidden animal challenges
• Vocabulary and wildlife knowledge
• Independent play and screen-free time with a science twist
🦈 Shark Bite Popsicles: A Cool DIY Ocean Treat!
Looking for a fun (and delicious) way to bring some ocean magic to your summer days? These DIY Shark Gummy Popsicles are the perfect blend of sweet science, sensory play, and hands-on fun. They're super easy to make and great for cooling off after a day of nature journaling or beach exploring!
🍧 What You’ll Need:
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Clear juice, juice box or sports drink (like white grape juice, lemonade, or coconut water)
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Blue food coloring (optional for that ocean vibe!)
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Shark-shaped gummies 🦈
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Popsicle molds and sticks
🧊 How to Make Them:
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Mix your “ocean water”(Optional) – Pour your juice or drink into a pitcher and add a drop or two of blue food coloring if you want it ocean-colored.
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Add the sharks! – Drop 1–2 shark gummies into each popsicle mold.
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Pour and freeze – Fill the molds with your blue juice, insert sticks, and freeze for 4–6 hours (or until solid).
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Pop and enjoy! – Run the molds under warm water to loosen, then enjoy your sharky treat!
🌊 Ocean Reads for Every Age! 📚
Kid-approved picks for ages 3–13, with a splash of fun and learning:
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If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams (Why sharks matter in the ocean)
- Shark Lady by Jess Keating (Meet real-life shark scientist Eugenie Clark)
- Whale Sharks (All About Sharks) by Deborah Nuzzolo ( All about the biggest fish in the sea)
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Whale Sharks (Blastoff Reader) by Rebecca Pettiford –(Easy facts for early readers)
- Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia by DK ( Big, bold sea facts and photos)
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Walter the Whale Shark and His Teeny Tiny Teeth by Katrine Crow ( A silly story about tiny teeth)
🎬 On the Screen
Octonauts & the Whale Shark – For preschool learners
Whale Sharks-Gentle Giants of the Sea by Next Generation Science
🌊 Extra Resources 🌊
This month, we’ve partnered with MarAlliance, an incredible organization working to protect marine wildlife and ecosystems around the world—including species like the whale shark! 🐚⭐
Their site is packed with engaging, kid-friendly resources and videos that help young ocean lovers (and their grown-ups!) learn more about sharks and the vital work being done to protect our oceans. It’s a fun and meaningful way to dive deeper into marine conservation!
📦 edZOOcation Extra:
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🔭 Binoculars
🔬 Microscope
🦺 Explorer Vest
👒 Safari Hat
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