A pedal boat ride on a sunny day,
Along the ocean we gently sway.
A video to watch before we start,
With a sea turtle and an octopus as our part.

We take a tour of the exhibit hall,
And see the squid, jellyfish and all.
A lecture on the creatures of the sea,
And then we're ready for some fun, just wait and see!

We watch a shark swim in its tank,
It's fin cuts through the water, what a rank!
We explore the aquarium all around,
And soak in all the sights, we don't make a sound.

So hop on a pedal boat and take a ride,
Discover all the wonders the ocean can provide.
Learn and have fun, it's such a treat,
The aquarium is a place you won't forget.

Reflections

1. What was the first thing the children watched before they started their pedal boat ride?
2. Who was one of the creatures they learned about on the tour?
3. What kind of fish did they see swimming in a tank?
4. What did they do at the aquarium?
5. What was the purpose of the lecture they attended?
6. What was your favorite part of the story? Why?
7. Can you name one thing you learned from this story about the ocean and its creatures?
8. Do you think you would like to go on a pedal boat ride at an aquarium? Why or why not?
9. What other types of sea creatures would you like to learn about?
10. How can visiting an aquarium be both fun and educational?