We are going to kick off Camp Au Pair with the Under the Sea theme.
Crafts, recipes, activities and games related to creatures who live under the sea can all be found here on the Camp Au Pair – Under the Sea pinboard.
Field Trips can be a great way for kids to learn and have new experiences. Here are a few places to go that fit this theme:
- Any pet store with fish tanks
- Bass Pro Shop in Arundel Mills has a huge fish tank
- Watkin’s Nature Center
- National Aquarium in Baltimore
- Smithsonian National Zoo
Webcams – You can do a google search for aquariums and zoos across the country (and world) with webcams which allow you to observe sea creatures. Here is one to get you started.
Videos – Look for fun videos on YouTube about sea creatures. There’s more to see than Baby Shark. You can learn 10 Fun Facts About Turtles in this video. Movies like Finding Nemo, Dolphin Tale and the Little Mermaid also go well with this theme.
Books – Stop by your local library and look for books on sea creatures. The Rainbow Fish is a classic children’s book, your kids may already own.
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