Nautical Themes!

My mother made this for a special friend's baby shower! 

Home Made Fish Tank

A few years ago Zachary and Scott made this fish tank as a fun project while I was on bed rest in the hospital.  The extra projects with Daddy and the grandparents definitely helped him cope with me being away.  The nights away from him were of course hard on me too so I enjoyed seeing the activities they worked on.  I'm very thankful we had great hands to help out during that time. 


I believe this beautiful tank contained leaves, rocks, sand, plants and plenty of pretend sea creatures! The container was an old drink container of some type....tea...lemonade...


Zachary lately has begun asking for a fish tank again. Taking care of our dog is plenty for me right now so I plan to bring this up again! :)

Oceans and Lakes

May 24-June 4

• Books- Rainbow Fish
• Movies- Reading Rainbow: Oceans
• Music- The Waves Splash All Around, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (tune of green grass grows), Row Your Boat
• Field Trips- Sea World, McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels

Crafts

Paper Plate Jellyfish- Made at Zachary's MDO

1. Cut crate paper or tissue paper into thin strips.
2. Glue to inside of paper plate on edges.
3. Poke two holes in the top for pipe cleaner. See picture above.

Aquarium Paper Plate Craft- EnchantedLearning.com

Will need
Blue paint/brush or blue construction paper
2 paper plates
clear wrap
scisssors
glue
stapler
crayons or markers
thread, string or yarn
template of sea creatures


1. Cut a viewing window in one paper plate by cutting the bottom of the plate off (the part you put the food on).
2. Cut a circle of clear plastic about a 1/4 an inch wider than the window and tape to the inside of the plate.
3. Paint the bottom of the other paper plate blue or cut out and glue blue construction paper.
4. Cut out and color your own sea creatures either from this template or by making your own.
5. Glue on background or hang from string on the top of plate.
6. Glue, tape, staple window plate onto back plate.
For a better descrption go to enchantedlearning.com.

Cup O Fish Recipe- From Enchanted Learning

-Blue Jello
-Gummy Fish
-Plastic Cup or for a bigger scence use a big bowl

1. Mix jello according to package directions and pour into plastic cups or big bowl
2. Let cool in the refrigerator until partially set.
3. Place a few gummy fish in.
4. Let completely set in the refrigerator

Can also freeze jello in Popsicle molds instead.

More Ocean Crafts

Science

Salty water vs. Fresh water- My husband came up with a few different samples of water that we got to taste.