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