Ocean Pattern Block Mats For Kids [Free Sample]

Do your kids need a break from worksheets?

These ocean animal pattern block mats are a great, hands-on learning activity that kids won’t even know are educational!

We love pattern block mats and have made so many different ones over the last few years.

These ocean animal ones go perfectly during summertime or when learning about the ocean ecosystem.

They’re super easy to use at home or in the classroom and can be brought out year after year!

Ocean Pattern Block Printables

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Supplies

• White cardstock or plain printer paper
• Pattern blocks (we use these wood ones but they also have plastic ones)
• Laminator (optional; recommended for repeated use)
• Laminating sheets (optional)
• Ocean pattern block mats

Directions

Download the ocean pattern block mats and print on the white paper or card stock. Laminate each page so it doesn’t get ruined with repeated use.

Wondering how you actually use pattern block mats?

All you need to do to use pattern block mats is to set out the pattern blocks and the mats and let your child match the shape to the outlines on the pictures.

Looking for a fun way to help your kids learn shapes and fine motor skills? We’ve got the perfect solution – print out our giant bundle of pattern block mats! There are 11 different mats with tons of fun themes, like holidays, seasons, animals, and more. They’re fun and educational and can be used over and over again!

Related: Ocean Color By Number Worksheets

If you’re sitting beside them to help enrich their learning opportunities, you can help them learn even more!

For older toddlers, you can talk about the colors of each pattern block shape as they pick them up. As their knowledge increases, ask them more questions like, “Can you find the blue block?”

Older children can begin to learn the name of each of the shapes. Review the shape names included in the pattern block mats with them:

• squares
• hexagons
• trapezoids
• parallelograms
• triangles
• diamonds

You can also have them see if they can find any patterns in the pattern block mats.

To enhance learning even further, ask your child if they can see where two or more pattern blocks come together to make another shape.

If you’re using these pattern block mats as a self-directed learning activity, don’t worry, there are skills they’ll be working on just by playing with these mats!

They can work on fine motor skills when they place each of the blocks on the precise position that they belong on the mat.

If you’re using these mats with very young children (toddlers) who can’t get the blocks in the right spot or who keep hitting them out of place when adding the next block, we have a solution!

Just grab some adhesive velcro and add one side to the back of the block and the other side to the middle of the shape outline on the pattern block mat. Then they can firmly place the velcro together without the worry of it moving out of place.

Using velcro also makes it turn into a fun on-the-go activity for car rides or doctor’s appointments.

Want to try this out to see if your child enjoys it? Download the dolphin pattern block mat for free by entering your email in the form at the end of this post!

Ocean Unit For Kids

There’s something so magical about the ocean! The sound of the waves crashing against the shore, the smell of salt in the air, and the warm sun on your skin.

It’s no wonder that kids are fascinated by all things ocean-related. If you’re looking for some fun ocean-themed crafts, activities, and printables for kids, you’ve come to the right place.

Read on below for our favorite ideas to get your unit study done in just a few minutes!

Kids’ Ocean Books

Reading aloud to children is such an important part of their development! It helps them learn to love books, boosts their imagination, and increases their vocabulary.

Give your kids a headstart with some of these fun ocean books for kids:

The Snail and the Whale– Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!

Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.

The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!

Ocean Kids’ Crafts

Parents always want what’s best for their kids, which is why it’s important to know about the benefits of crafting! Crafting is not only a great way for kids to express their creativity, but it can also help them develop important skills like fine motor coordination and problem-solving.

Try adding in some of these easy ocean crafts:

Shark Handprint Craft – This easy shark craft is a great way to let them explore their creativity without making a mess. All you need is some paper, scissors, and glue, so it’s perfect for on-the-go fun. Simply trace your child’s hand on the paper and add some simple details to create a cute shark.

Jellyfish Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This jellyfish craft is perfect for kids to make! It’s great for imaginative play, and the kids will have so much fun putting it together. The best part is that it’s easy to do and only requires a few materials.

Paper Plate Octopus Craft – This ocean-themed octopus craft is perfect for kids who love to paint! They can choose any colors they like to make their octopus unique. This is a great activity for developing fine motor skills and encouraging kids to use their imaginations.

Ocean Kids’ Activities

These jellyfish cutting activity pages for kids are such a blast! They’re perfect for working on scissor skills, and the kids will love getting to cut out all the pages. The pages are simple and straightforward, so even younger kids can join in on the fun. Just print them out and let the kids get to work!

Looking for a fun way to help your child learn their letter recognition and fine motor skills? These ocean animal worksheets are perfect! Children can practice cutting along the dotted lines to help improve their scissor skills, and they’ll get to learn about some amazing creatures of the sea at the same time. What’s not to love? These worksheets are sure to be a hit with your little one. So dive on in and enjoy!

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