Ocean Fun Continues!

Welcome to Week 11 of our "Summer of Fun" series! Last week, we dove even deeper into ocean-themed activities. Get ready for a sensory adventure with our Sensory Ocean Jar, creative fun with Shark Newspaper, and a healthy snack with Fruit Turtles. Each activity is designed to boost your child's skills while keeping them entertained.

Sensory Ocean Jar

What’s the Activity?

Create a mesmerizing Sensory Ocean Jar filled with water, glitter, and small ocean toys.

Skills Boosted:

1. Fine Motor Skills:

   • ✋ Grasping and Pouring: Strengthens hand muscles and improves precision.

2. Sensory Processing Skills:

   • 👋 Tactile Exploration: Engages touch with different textures.

   • 👁️ Visual Stimulation: Sparkling glitter and floating toys provide visual delight.

3. Executive Functioning:

   • 🧠 Planning and Sequencing: Enhances organization by following steps to create the jar.

4. Language Development:

   • 🗣️ Descriptive Language: Encourages storytelling about the ocean scene.
     

Shark Newspaper

What’s the Activity?

Transform an ordinary newspaper into a cool shark craft.

Skills Boosted:

1. Fine Motor Skills:

   • ✂️ Cutting and Folding: Improves dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

2. Sensory Processing Skills:

   • 👂 Auditory Exploration: The sound of cutting and crinkling paper adds an auditory dimension.

3. Executive Functioning:

   • 🧠 Problem-Solving: Encourages creativity and critical thinking in shaping the shark.

4. Language Development:

   • 📚 Following Directions: Enhances ability to follow multi-step instructions.

     
     

Fruit Turtles

What’s the Activity?

Make adorable Fruit Turtles using fresh fruit for a fun and healthy snack.

Skills Boosted:

1. Fine Motor Skills:

   • 🍴 Cutting and Arranging: Enhances hand strength, coordination, and precision.

2. Sensory Processing Skills:

   • 👋 Tactile Exploration: Engages senses with different textures of fruit.

3. Executive Functioning:

   • 📋 Planning: Organize fruit pieces to create the turtle shape.

4. Oral Motor Skills:

   • 🍓 Eating: Strengthens oral muscles, important for speech development.

5. Language Development:

   • 🎨 Colors and Shapes: Discuss and identify different colors and shapes of fruit.

     
     

Conclusion

Week 11 of our "Summer of Fun" series was packed with ocean-inspired activities that are not only fun but also essential for skill-building. Dive into these creative projects and watch your child learn and grow in exciting ways! 🦈🍉