Looking to plan an ocean theme and want a few fun and free ocean printables for kids to add to the unit? There are great options for various age groups, from preschool to middle school. Types of printable ocean activities include science, STEM, and art to explore the layers of the oceans, learn about Jacques Cousteau, create watercolor or 3D art, and more! Create a fantastic ocean theme lesson plan, or have fun at home with these ocean-theme printables.
One of my favorite themes to share with kids is the ocean. You can do many fantastic ocean science and STEM activities to learn about different aspects of ocean life. If you want to see more of our hands-on ocean activities, such as coastal erosion, ocean currents, squid movement, fish breathing, etc., you’ll want to look through our Ocean Activities for Kids Guide.
Whether you visit the ocean often, live by one, or have never been…kids love to learn all about it! Our ocean activities can be done even if no ocean is in sight!
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Ocean STEM Challenge Cards
Add these free printable ocean STEM challenge cards to your STEM center, maker space, or screen-free time at home. Get the kids involved in the engineering design process while developing solutions for ocean-themed problems.
Printable Ocean Activities for Kids
NEW! Free Preschool Ocean Board Game
Grab this instant printable ocean board game to add to an ocean theme.
💡You’ll find even more preschool-themed ocean activities [here].
New! Ocean Diorama Project
Grab this instant printable ocean diorama and set up an underwater model today. It’s available in color and black and white!
Ocean I Spy
Grab this free Ocean I Spy as a fun, quiet time activity!
Ocean Animal Coloring Pages
Find fun and free ocean animal coloring pages here, each with a fun fact!
Coral Reef STEAM Project
Discover the magic of coral reefs and create your own with texture art and our free coral reef STEAM information guide.
Ocean Beginner Coding Activity
This ocean “build the way” coding activity is a simple introduction to basic algorithms.
Beach Coding Pictures
Grab these free summer coding pictures with a beach theme!
Ocean Animal Paper Craft
Grab a box of classic brass-plated split pins or fasteners and print this ocean animal craft on cardstock for a fantastic paper craft project to go with your ocean theme. Easy-to-use, split pin, printable ocean animal craft is perfect for various ages.
Ocean Animal Coloring Pages
This free pack of 10 Ocean animal coloring pages is perfect for young learners and ocean animal fans! Use in preschool through first grade as part of an ocean theme!
Jacques Cousteau Ocean Workbook
Who was Jacques Cousteau? He was a famed oceanographer and filmmaker, among other things! He also co-invented the SCUBA or Aqualung breathing apparatus that helped him capture so much of the ocean world by allowing him to remain underwater for long periods. Kids of various ages can read more about Cousteau with this workbook. Make sure to show them one of his ocean documentaries too!
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Jellyfish Activity Pack
Explore parts of a jellyfish and the life cycle of a jellyfish while creating your own glowing jellyfish craft model!
Ocean Zones Worksheets
Elementary and middle school kids will enjoy learning about the ocean’s zones or layers of the ocean and which animals live in each zone. Creating an ocean layers jar can add a hands-on component to this activity pack.
Ocean Animals Color By Number
These ocean animal color-by-number printables will delight preschool, kindergarten, and first graders. They also make great brain-break activities for older kids.
Ocean Animals Pattern Blocks
Pattern block mats are a great addition to hands-on learning. Kindergarten, first, and second graders will enjoy using these ocean pattern block mats with an ocean theme.
Ocean LEGO Challenges
Build ocean animals with LEGO. Check out our building ideas and grab the free LEGO ocean animals challenge cards to add to a bin of loose bricks and pieces.
Jelly Fish Activity Pack
Learn a little about jellyfish with this free jellyfish mini pack, then craft your own with our hands-on jellyfish craft project to hang in a room!
Fun Narwhal Facts and Activity Pack
Narwhals are magical creatures and fun to learn about for an ocean theme! Grab the free narwhal activities pack to get started.
Shark Facts for Kids and Activity Pack
Grab a free shark activity pack here:
- Shark Facts Activity Pack
- Shark Color By Number
- Shark Research Pages
- Shark Activities
- Shark Paper Craft
Animal Migration
Fish, whales, and turtles are some marine animals that embark on incredible journeys known as animal migration. Learn more with printable activities and information sheets.
Ocean Map Activity
Elementary and Middle School kids will enjoy creating a map of the ocean floor with the free printable template as they learn about Marie Tharp. Tharp was an oceanographic cartographer (map maker) who brought the ocean floor to life with her cartography.
Ocean Animals Watercolor and Salt Painting
Kids of various ages can explore a fun watercolor technique using salt to create a unique ocean background. Print our pufferfish and bubbles to add to the ocean scene!
3D Ocean Paper Craft
Upper Elementary and Middle School kids will enjoy using the free 3D paper ocean craft templates to make this one-of-a-kind ocean diorama.
Ocean Science Camp Plan
Grab this free guide to plan an ocean camp for your kids any time of the year! This blueprint with clickable links will help you prep the best activities for an ocean theme.
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