{"id":611,"date":"2020-05-17T22:31:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T03:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=611"},"modified":"2020-05-17T22:31:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T03:31:15","slug":"ocean-octopus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numbertwopencil.org\/?p=611","title":{"rendered":"Ocean – Octopus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ocean is a vast body of water and covers 71 % of the earth. That is very big, indeed! It is composed of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indians and Arctic Ocean basins. The closest to us is the Atlantic Ocean with a vast variety of life. We will explore octopi, sharks, seahorses, jellyfish and rainbow fish. Here is a National Geographic Kids video about octopi https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9vQnKO_2kKk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two characteristics we notice about an octopus: an
(1) Octopus camouflages very well. Could your child dress\/cover himself\/herself in such a way that he\/she is not seen. Brainstorm some ideas with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2) Octopus likes to explore the bottom of the ocean to find food, but can swim up too.
So, does an octopus sink and float at the same time? What else in your house can sink or float?
For this experiment, you need a large bowl of water and small objects: a pebble, a spoon, a feather, a sponge, a bean, etc. Have your child put one thing at a time in a bowl of water and see if it floats or sinks.
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Here is an Octopus Booklet to print https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/octopus-booklet\/octopus-in-the-ocean<\/a>
If your child has a nature journal, help your child glue the booklet in his\/her journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to Hide an Octopus and Other Sea Creatures <\/span>by Ruth Heller tells how animals camouflage. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QJyVyfFSGPs<\/a> After viewing the book, help your child to recall some animals in the book that camouflage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cOrange Octopus\u201d Song<\/strong> (Tune of \u201cIf you are happy and you know it\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus.
Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus.
Oh I’d wave my eight legs,\u00a0
And I’d splash in all the waves.
Oh, I wish I was an orange octopus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Song<\/strong> (Tune \u201cTake Me Out to the Ballgame\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take me ou to the ocean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take me out to the sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Show me the foamy waves rolling there<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I breathe in the salty air!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me look, look, look at the ocean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the sea and explore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For it\u2019s fun to dive from the top<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the ocean floor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dEight Arms\u201d Fingerplay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I saw an octopus,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep down in the sea (Clasp hands together with thumbs inside)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out came her 8 tentacles,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To play and glide with me. (Extend and wiggle 8 fingers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May is a new month and your child needs a new calendar. Print this calendar set https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/may-calendar-setbr4-pages\/may-calendar-set<\/a> and have your child choose a pattern to follow for the new month.

Ocean Animal Patterning Page https:\/\/www.kidsparkz.com\/uploads\/5\/2\/3\/4\/52340669\/ocean_what_comes_next_patterns.pdf<\/a>
Ocean Animal Number Book https:\/\/www.kidsparkz.com\/uploads\/5\/2\/3\/4\/52340669\/ocean_animals_numbers_cut_and_paste_booklet.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this art project, you need (1) empty toilet paper roll, (2) paint of your choice, (3) brush, (4) scissors, (5) googly eyes, (6) glue, and (7) marker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help your child paint the paper roll with a brush. Once dry, help cut vertically 8 strips or 8 legs halfway. Fold the legs to have the rest of the paper roll rest on them. Glue eyes and draw a smile with a marker.
Here is a picture http:\/\/www.diyspins.com\/17-captivating-diy-recycled-craft-projects-enticing-overlook\/blue-and-pink-octopus-craft-for-kids\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also draw little circles for suction cups on the octopus\u2019 legs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other crafts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Sea Octopus Craft https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/octopus-craft\/under-the-sea-16<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octopus Counting Craft https:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/numbers\/octopus-counting-craft.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak Up the Sun Sun-catcher Craft https:\/\/www.themailbox.com\/magazines\/octopus-windsock-craft\/inky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 Fun Octopus Crafts and Activities https:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/84516\/16-fun-octopus-crafts-activities\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cut and Paste the Letters OCTOPUS https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/cut-and-paste-the-letters-o-c-t-o-p-u-s-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trace the Coloring Page https:\/\/twistynoodle.com\/trace-the-octopus-coloring-page\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut Out Octopi and Order by Size https:\/\/www.kidsparkz.com\/uploads\/5\/2\/3\/4\/52340669\/ocean_octopus_order_by_size.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gross Motor Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea <\/span>by Barefoot Book. Your child can dance while singing the song. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R1Qn2bcZRTo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Octopus Dance with Coach Josh https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qxjMXOYV46Q<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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