Ocean Themed Math Activities

These fun and playful ocean themed math activities are perfect for preschoolers. They’ll enjoy counting starfish, measuring seashells, and more!

Each activity is designed to help kids learn basic math concepts in a hands-on way. Plus, they’re a lot of fun too! So dive on in and explore the math-y depths of the ocean with these activities.

Add them to your preschool ocean theme this summer or to your preschool math centers any time of the year.

Math for Preschoolers

Math may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of preschool, but there are actually a lot of math concepts that young children can learn.

One of the simplest and most important math skills is counting. By teaching kids to count, you’re laying the foundation for more complex math concepts like addition and subtraction.

Another key math concept for preschoolers is recognizing numbers. Once kids can identify numbers, you can start teaching them basic math operations like adding and subtracting.

Additionally, preschoolers can learn about shapes and colors. Circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles are just a few of the shapes that kids can learn to identify.

And by teaching kids about colors, you’re helping them to develop important visual discrimination skills.

So don’t be afraid to incorporate some math into your preschool curriculum – your students will love it!

Ocean Themed Math Activities

The ocean is a great source of math inspiration for preschoolers. There are endless opportunities to count shells, crabs, and fish.

Sorting by size, shape, and color is another math activity that can be done with beach treasures.

Number recognition and simple addition and subtraction can be practiced by finding a certain number of shells or arranging them in groups.

Geometry is also all around us at the beach with sand castles, wave patterns, and shells of all shapes and sizes.

The next time you're at the beach with your preschooler, take some time to explore the math possibilities!

Ocean Books for Preschoolers

Dive into the deep blue with our selection of Ocean Books for Preschoolers! These books are designed to captivate young minds and introduce them to the wonders of marine life.

Each book is filled with vibrant illustrations and engaging stories that bring the ocean’s mysteries to life.

From playful dolphins to colorful coral reefs, these books offer a window into the underwater world, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for nature in your little ones.

So, come aboard and let’s set sail on an unforgettable reading adventure!

Commotion in the Ocean
Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef
Ocean: A Peek-Through Picture Book

 Commotion in the Ocean – This delightful collection of poems includes fun rhymes about the creatures who live in and around the ocean. Children will delight in the snappy poems and colorful illustrations about whales, walruses, penguins, polar bears, stingrays, and sharks.

Over in the Ocean in a Coral Reef – This coral reef is a marine nursery, teeming with mamas and babies! In the age old way of kids and fish, children will count and clap to the rhythm of “Over in the Meadow” while puffer fish “puff,” gruntfish “grunt” and seahorses “flutter.” 

Ocean: A Peek Through Book – Discover a world teeming with life beneath the waves, with graceful sea horses, darting tropical fish, electric eels, and humpback whales.

Preschool Ocean Math Worksheets

Now that you’ve checked out the ocean-themed math activities above, you might want some worksheets to reinforce the skills you’ve been working on.

If so, be sure to check out the preschool ocean math worksheets from right here on the blog:

More Ocean Animal Fun

Add some wooden sea animals to your pretend play area to inspire hours of imaginative play.

This ocean play set makes the perfect addition to your small world set ups and sensory bins.

Kids will love creating this gorgeous coffee filter ocean animal craft with free templates!

If you are looking for more ocean themed math activities to keep your preschooler engaged and learning, be sure to check out our other blog post on the topic.

We have a variety of fun and educational ideas that will get your little one excited about numbers, shapes, and more.

And as always, if you have any questions or need help finding resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help! Are there any ocean themed math activities that your child enjoys?

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