🧜♀️ Mermaids & Mermen Activities for EYFS & KS1 | Fantasy Play, Storytelling & Creative Learning
Dive into a magical underwater world with our collection of Mermaids & Mermen activities for EYFS and KS1. From shimmering underwater kingdoms and mysterious seashells to imaginative characters and exciting adventures, this enchanting theme provides endless opportunities for creativity, storytelling and imaginative play.
Perfect for Nursery, Preschool, Childminders, Reception and Key Stage 1, Mermaids & Mermen activities support communication, literacy, creative thinking, expressive arts and imaginative role play through meaningful, child-led experiences.
Whether children are creating their own underwater kingdoms, designing magical sea creatures or writing stories about life beneath the waves, you'll find printable resources, planning support and inspiring ideas to enrich your provision.
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Fantasy worlds allow children to explore ideas, emotions and possibilities beyond everyday experiences.
Through Mermaids & Mermen-themed learning, children can:
🗣️ Develop Communication & Language
Create stories and adventures
Develop rich vocabulary
Explore character voices
Retell and invent narratives
📚 Strengthen Literacy Skills
Create story maps
Design characters
Write adventure stories
Develop descriptive language
🎨 Express Creativity
Design fantasy worlds
Invent magical creatures
Create artwork and models
Explore imaginative play
💭 Develop Creative Thinking
Solve problems imaginatively
Build fantasy environments
Create new characters
Explore possibilities and "what if?" thinking
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🧜♀️ Free Mermaids & Mermen Resources
Explore our free Mermaids & Mermen resources and discover engaging opportunities for storytelling, role play and imaginative learning.
A variety of mermaid/merman/merperson colouring sheets/pages. Great for imagination, fine motor control, colour recognition, mindfulness and more!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN OUR RESOURCES), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These sheets are designed to help children to build up a character (mermaid/merman/merperson) in preparation for story writing (oral and/or written and role play). Children can write their own descriptions or an adult can scribe for them.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN OUR RESOURCES), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Set of Mermaid/Merman/Merperson puzzles each with 2 parts. Ideal for our youngest children in order for them to begin to spot similarities and differences, recognise colours and patterns and solve problems involving observational skills.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN OUR RESOURCES), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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🐚 Mermaids & Mermen Printables & Teaching Resources
Browse our collection of Mermaids & Mermen resources designed to support learning across the curriculum.
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🎭 Role Play & Imaginative Play
Lollipop Puppets
Speech Bubbles
Character Resources
Underwater Storytelling Prompts
🗣️ Communication & Language
Character Description Activities
Story Discussion Prompts
Vocabulary Development Resources
Oral Storytelling Opportunities
✏️ Literacy & Early Writing
My Trip to the Mermaid Kingdom Book
Draw and Write Sheets
Story Creation Activities
Character Profiles
➗ Maths & Problem Solving
Shell Counting Puzzles
Dice Games
Shape, Colour & Number Games
Matching Activities
🎨 Creative Arts & Design
Design a Mermaid or Merman
Draw a Mermaid Home
Colouring Activities
Complete the Mermaid/Merman Challenges
💡 All resources include editable (DOCX) and PDF file versions for flexibility in your setting. More file format information here.
Core Mermaids & Mermen Provision
‘Mermaids and Mermen’ banner for your displays.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These number challenge mats can be laminated to be used repeatedly with whiteboard pens or playdough.
Alternatively you could provide real shells for counting and sorting!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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1-10 Mermaids and Mermen Shell themed number recognition counting puzzles.
Match the number to the correct quantity of shells. Practise counting objects which cannot be moved. Use as a table or floor activity or part of an interactive display board. Left uncut, can be used as flashcards, for number ordering games or tuff spot counting loose part activities!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Fun scavenger hunt game for in or outdoors!
Mermaid and Mermen cards are designed to be hidden for children to find.
You may like to simply encourage your children to search until they find all six Merpeople.
Alternatively (or after), for an additional challenge, you may like to draw children’s attention to the colours, shapes and numbers on each card. Why not challenge your children to find the card with a specific shape on it? We have also included sets of cards with the relevant numbers, shapes and colours on within the pack, in order that you may select a card to give you a particular child or they may self select a challenge for themselves. These cards are ideal for children who require picture aids for non-verbal communication.
The cards also allow plenty of opportunity for communication and language development and observation skills looking at the key similarities and differences between each Merperson.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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‘Mermaids and Mermen’ dice puzzle game. *1-6 dice required.
How to play:
(Cut out and laminate the Mermaid/Merman pictures beforehand.)
• There are two sets of six puzzles. One with dots to count, one with numbers to read. (Choose the type most appropriate for your child(ren).)
• The game could be played individually or as part of a turn-taking game.
• The different pictures are also colour coded to help when playing in a group.
• Roll dice and take the piece with the corresponding number.
• Keep going until you complete the picture!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Set of Mermaid/Merman/Merperson puzzles each with 2 parts. Ideal for our youngest children in order for them to begin to spot similarities and differences, recognise colours and patterns and solve problems involving observational skills.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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What will your merperson say? Use these sheets as part of a mark making, emergent writing or role play stimulus activity.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These sheets are designed to help children to build up a character (mermaid/merman/merperson) in preparation for story writing (oral and/or written and role play). Children can write their own descriptions or an adult can scribe for them.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These sheets are designed to help children to build up a character (mermaid/merman/merperson) in preparation for story writing (oral and/or written and role play). Children can write their own descriptions or an adult can scribe for them.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Challenge your children to create their own story entitled ‘My trip to The Mermaid Kingdom’.
Book front cover followed by pages headed ‘First’, ‘Next’, ‘Then’ and ‘Finally’.
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A variety of mermaid/merman/merperson colouring sheets/pages. Great for imagination, fine motor control, colour recognition, mindfulness and more!
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Challenge your children to create their own Merpeople with these ‘complete the picture’ sheets (x8). 4 full colour sheets and 4 black and white.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Set of Mermaid/Merman and sea life images to make your own lollipop puppets. Images include: Merpeople x 9, dolphin, hermit crab, eel, clown fish, turtle, narwhal, edible crab, jelly fish, sea lion, star fish, seahorse, octopus, shells, anemone, pebbles, seagull and mermaid’s purse.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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These sheets are intended to encourage children to record their ideas about mermaids and mermen. They are differentiated by amounts of expected writing/drawing/mark making.
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Challenge your children to design their own Merpeople with these ‘Design a Mermaid/Merman’ sheets (x8). Differentiated sheets within the pack. Choose the most appropriate for your child(ren).
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Challenge your children to design their own home for a Merperson or Merpeople with these ‘Draw a Mermaid/Merman Home’ sheets (x9).
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Set of Mermaid/Merman/Merperson picture snap cards.
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Under the Sea Lettering
This pack includes the lower-case letters of the alphabet with the last few pages including some common punctuation.
This pack is organised with one letter per page so that you can print only what you need.
When you print this PDF you should have the option to print more than one letter to a page which would allow you to make the letters smaller if desired.
p2-27: LOWER CASE letters
p28-33: Punctuation
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This pack includes the upper-case letters of the alphabet with the last few pages including some common punctuation.
This pack is organised with one letter per page so that you can print only what you need.
When you print this PDF you should have the option to print more than one letter to a page which would allow you to make the letters smaller if desired.
p2-27: UPPER CASE letters
p28-33: Punctuation
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This pack includes the numbers 0-9 with the last few pages including some mathematical symbols.
This pack is organised with one number per page so that you can print only what you need.
When you print this PDF you should have the option to print more than one number to a page which would allow you to make the numbers smaller if desired.
p2-11: Numbers
p12-13: Symbols
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Sand & Water Play Resources
Transform your outdoor water area into a space for curiosity, investigation and problem-solving with our wonderful Outdoor Water Play Challenge Cards!
These engaging printable challenge cards encourage exploration, experimentation and meaningful conversations through…
Print the cards that match the items you have in your setting and then write a number in the white box if desired.
Hide the items in the sand and then the children can use the cards as a finding challenge.
The children could also set challenges for each other using a whiteboard open to write numbers on the laminated cards.
N.B. As ever please do risk assess the items you use within your setting for your particular children. For example smaller objects such as buttons may not be appropriate for your youngest children.
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These maps have blank centres for children to draw the sand tray and mark where they have hidden their treasure.
They can then challenge a friend to find the treasure using the map to guide them!
You may also like o encourage the use of positional language such as next to, under, on top, beside, left, right, behind, etc.
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These cards are intended to be used to aid letter formation practice in wet sand. The writing could be attempted with a finger or a stick/pencil. A stone marks the spot where the writing of each letter should begin.
N.B. The pack includes two different font types for the letters: (p2-14) & (p15-27) (But don’t forget if you choose the editable docx file, you can change the font!)
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These cards are intended to be used to aid number formation practice in wet sand. The numbers could be attempted with a finger or a stick/pencil. A stone marks the spot where the writing of each number should begin.
N.B. The pack includes two different font types for the numbers: (p2-6) & (p7-11) (But don’t forget if you choose the editable docx file, you can change the font!)
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These cards are intended to be used to aid shape formation in wet sand. The shapes could be attempted with a finger or a stick/pencil. They could also be used as part of a display by the sand area.
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Ideal banner to help transform your sand pit into a ‘Dino Dig’ area!
More ‘Dino Dig’ resources available here.
Have fun!
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The cards are intended to be cut, folded and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The silhouette or full picture cards can be used separately or a mixture of both.
The children can then dig in the sand to find the cards and then try to match up with the dinosaurs on the ‘Dino Dig Mat’ at the end of this pack.
Have fun!
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The cards are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find and say the letters on the fossils.
(Don’t forget if you choose the editable docx file, you can change the font!)
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The cards are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find and identify the shapes on the fossils.
Includes 4 sets of 6 shapes: triangle, square, circle, rectangle/oblong, pentagon and hexagon. Having 4 sets allows for matching the same shape and counting up to 4 of the same shape. If you would like less or more sets you may of course print as appropriate.
Have fun!
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The cards are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find and say the numbers on the fossils.
(Don’t forget if you choose the editable docx file, you can change the font!)
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The puzzles are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find the puzzle pieces and match them together.
Have fun!
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The cards are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find the separate parts of the puzzle and cards and then try to match them together.
Have fun!
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The cards are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find the five cards in a set and then order them by size.
Have fun!
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The bones are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find and read the words on the bones.
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The bones are intended to be cut and laminated before being buried in the sand pit/tray.
The children can then dig in the sand to find and read the words on the bones.
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Inspirational poster to encourage children to think about and/or experiment with whether objects will float or sink in water.
This may lead to discussions about an object’s size, weight, shape, the material it is made from, whether it is hollow, etc.
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The tick sheets can be used as part of an investigation into floating and sinking.
The children can write or draw the item they are testing and then record the result.
This may lead to discussions about an object’s size, weight, shape, the material it is made from, whether it is hollow, etc.
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These prompts can be used as part of lesson starter about floating and sinking or as a display to promote discussions and investigations around this topic.
This may lead to discussions about an object’s size, weight, shape, the material it is made from, whether it is hollow, etc.
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The cards can be used as part of a small display near the water area or as a direct challenge to be used by the children when playing in the water tray.
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The cards can be used as part of a display near the water area or as a direct challenge to be used by the children when playing in the water tray.
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These cards can be used alongside small world sea animal toys for a water play challenge.
Print the cards that match the toys you have in your setting and then write a number in the white box if desired.
Place the sea animal toys in the water and then the children can use the cards as a finding challenge.
Add some bubbles to the water to increase the searching aspect of the task.
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Under the Sea themed Alphabet cards. These cards could be used as learning prompts or a display around a water play area.
(Don’t forget if you choose the editable docx file, you can change the font!)
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Under the Sea themed number cards 0-30. These cards could be used as learning prompts or a display around a water play area.
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Role Play Packs
'Pirate Ship' role play pack.
Pack includes:
banner
pirate masks
various porthole views
pirate ship signs/posters
pirate and pirate ship name creator games
treasure item cards
pirate mission cards
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Aquarium Role Play Pack includes:
banner
tickets - Name Writing
open/closed signs
opening times poster
‘Which animals can you find?’ tick sheet
colouring sheets
aquarium gold member cards
direction posters/arrows
exhibit posters (include feeding and experience times )
various mark making sheets
word cards
sea creature prop cards
aquarist name card templates
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Under the Sea Themed Provision
Engaging Sea Animal (realistic style) word cards. Use as part of 'Under the Sea' themed role play areas and displays. Blank cards within the set to make your own or challenge the children to.
Posters/Displays, Flashcards, Word Cards, Print Carries Meaning, Observational Skills, *Realistic Style*, Reading, Crabs, Dolphin, Eel, Edible Crab, Fish, Jellyfish, Octopus, Clownfish, Seahorse, Sea Lion, Starfish, Turtle, Narwhal, Mammals, Invertebrates, Reptiles
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‘Sea Animals’ word mat. Why not use in conjunction with our ‘Sea Animal’ (Realistic) word cards? Can be used as part of a display or activities. Uses vary from pointing activities with younger children (e.g. ‘Where’s the turtle?’) and naming and describing objects in the world around us, right up to children beginning to read and write.
Word Mats, Posters/Displays, Print Carries Meaning, Observational Skills, Reading, *Realistic Style*, Crabs, Edible Crab, Fish, Clownfish, Turtle, Jellyfish, Dolphin, Eel, Narwhal, Octopus, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Starfish, Invertebrates, Mammals, Reptiles
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Great for number formation and counting! These A4 size mats can be laminated for use as playdough mats. Children can mould the shape of each number in playdough and also make the sea animals. Additionally, they may be used for number writing practice with a whiteboard pen or used as stimulus for a loose parts activity. For example loose parts may be placed inside the lines of the numbers (also developing fine motor control) and placed onto each sea animal to aid in counting the correct quantity.
Counting, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Posters/Displays, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Activity, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Number Lines, Number Formation, Number Recognition & Ordering, *Realistic Style*, Dolphin, Mammals, Eel, Jellyfish, Invertebrates, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Clownfish, Fish, Octopus, Edible Crab, Crabs, Turtle, Reptiles, Starfish
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Versatile blank crab sheet. Ideal for exploring symmetry using a variety of different media. Children could create their own colourful designs attempting to create symmetry themselves. Alternatively you could try painting a pattern on one side and folding along the dotted line which presses the paint onto the other side, thus creating a symmetrical design.
Activity, Symmetry, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Pencil Control, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Take Home, *Realistic Style*, Art and Craft, Crabs, Edible Crab
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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'Under the Sea' themed alphabet (Realistic). Print one to a page for use as a large alphabet display or four to a page for a set of flashcards or smaller display. Use on the wall or as part of activities, e.g. match the initial sounds with the objects in a tuff spot.
Alphabet, Posters/Displays, Flashcards, Reading, *Realistic Style*, Turtle, Dolphin, Octopus, Clownfish, Jellyfish, Starfish, Crabs, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Edible Crab, Fish
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Challenge your children to create the right number of starfish using playdough. Laminate the sheet first for multiple uses. Choose a number you think is appropriate for your child to practise and write into the bottom box with a whiteboard pen.
Activity, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Counting, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, Number Recognition & Ordering, *Realistic Style*, Starfish, Rockpool
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Large Sea Animal colouring pictures which each include a label.
Colouring, Activity, Reading, Print Carries Meaning, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Take Home, *Realistic Style*, Dolphin, Sea Lion, Jellyfish, Turtle, Crabs, Edible Crab, Starfish, Seahorse, Eel, Clownfish, Fish, Mammals, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Octopus, Narwhal
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Count the sea creatures (realistic) from 0 to 10. Print one or two numbers to a page for use as part of a display or eight to a page for a set of flashcards.
*Realistic Style*, Posters/Displays, Numbers, Number Lines, Counting, Dolphin, Eel, Jellyfish, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Clownfish, Fish, Octopus, Crabs, Edible Crab, Turtle, Starfish
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‘Sea Animal’ themed Number Slice Puzzle Activities. Puzzles available for 1-5, 1-10 and 0-20 sequencing. Full colour versions in this pack. Cut along the vertical lines and laminate for multiple uses or allow your children to cut and stick as an individual activity to take home. Great for number recognition and ordering, observational skills and motor control. Picture and number combination enables child self checking.
Activity, Puzzles, Fine Motor, Scissor Skills, Observational Skills, Problem Solving, Take Home, Number Recognition & Ordering, *Realistic Style*, Starfish, Turtle, Crabs, Edible Crab, Clownfish, Fish, Dolphin, Mammals, Invertebrates, Reptiles
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Can your children draw the missing parts to these sea animals? Or challenge your children to design their own animals with these ‘missing parts’ animal sheets (x6) and final ‘design your own sea animal’ sheet.
Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Activity, Take Home, Design Your Own, *Realistic Style*, Turtle, Dolphin, Seahorse, Eel, Crabs, Edible Crab, Octopus
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Pack includes 3 inspirational sheets.
Design a deep-sea creature (full colour)
Ideal for re-use. Laminate to be used by many children in conjunction with whiteboard pens or as a loose parts or playdough mat.
Design a deep-sea creature (black and white)
Perfect sheet for individual mark making/art and craft/collage.
Make a deep-sea creature
Ideal prompt for junk modelling or playdough.
Each sheet/prompt contains some helpful questions to encourage creativity:
• Does it have big eyes or small eyes?
• Does it have lots of teeth or hardly any?
• Is the creature’s body long and thin or big and round?
Why not read ‘Commotion in the Ocean’ alongside this activity?!
Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Laminate to use with w/b pens, Activity, Take Home, Design Your Own, *Realistic Style*, Playdough/Loose Part Mats, Personal Opinion/Feelings
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‘Under the Sea’ banner (realistic). Original banner size stretches 2 lengths of A4.
Print Carries Meaning, Observational Skills, Posters/Displays, *Realistic Style*, Seahorse, Narwhal, Dolphin, Jellyfish, Turtle, Clownfish, Fish, Octopus, Crabs, Edible Crab, Eel, Starfish
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Fun and interesting facts about some popular sea animals to engage your children.
Fact Cards, Posters/Displays, *Realistic Style*, Dolphin, Turtle, Clownfish, Octopus, Seahorse, Starfish, Sea Lion, Crabs, Edible Crab, Jellyfish, Eel, Narwhal, Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Invertebrates
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'MY FAVOURITE/FAVORITE SEA ANIMAL' SHEETS (REALISTIC)
Activity, Fine Motor, Pencil Control, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Personal Opinion/Feelings, Take Home, *Realistic Style*, Home Learning, Starfish, Dolphin, Clownfish
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Numbers 0-30 with an 'Under the sea' background border. Print one number to a page for use as a large number line display or four to a page for a set of flashcards or smaller display.
Numbers, Number Recognition & Ordering, Number Lines, Flashcards, Posters/Displays, *Realistic Style*, Turtle, Dolphin, Octopus, Clownfish, Jellyfish, Starfish, Crabs, Edible Crab, Seahorse, Sea Lion
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Ideal as part of an 'Under the Sea' topic. These Sea Animal themed Snap cards (1-10) can be printed, cut out and laminated to consolidate children's recognition of numbers and sea themed creatures with a fun game of snap!
Games, Snap Cards, Group Activity, Numbers, Observational Skills, Matching Activities, *Realistic Style*, Dolphin, Eel, Jellyfish, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Clownfish, Octopus, Crabs, Edible Crab, Turtle, Starfish, Mammals, Fish, Invertebrates, Reptiles
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'Under the Sea' themed alphabet (Cartoon). Print one to a page for use as a large alphabet display or four to a page for a set of flashcards or smaller display. Use on the wall or as part of activities, e.g. match the initial sounds with the objects in a tuff spot.
Alphabet, Flashcards, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Crabs
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Under the Sea themed 100 square (cartoon).
Numbers, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Number Lines, Clownfish, Turtle
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Phase 2 high frequency words held by a cute crab. Print one or two crabs to a page for use as part of a display or eight to a page for a set of flashcards.
Flashcards, Reading, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, High Frequency Words, Phase 2 L+S, Home Learning, Crabs
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Count the sea creatures (cartoon) from 0 to 10. Print one or two numbers to a page for use as part of a display or eight to a page for a set of flashcards.
Flashcards, Numbers, Counting, *Cartoon Style*, Number Lines, Dolphin, Octopus, Turtle, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Eel, Clownfish, Crabs, Starfish, Lobster
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Phase 2 high frequency words held by a cute octopus. Print one or two octopuses to a page for use as part of a display or eight to a page for a set of flashcards.
Reading, Flashcards, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Phase 2 L+S, High Frequency Words, Home Learning, Octopus
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Large and small friendly sea creatures for colouring. Which colours will your children choose?
Colouring, *Cartoon Style*, Fine Motor, Mark Making/Drawing/Writing, Pencil Control, Take Home, Dolphin, Crabs, Eel, Clownfish, Lobster, Octopus, Seahorse, Sea Lion, Turtle, Starfish
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Fun and interesting facts about some popular sea animals to engage your children.
*Cartoon Style*, Fact Cards, Posters/Displays, Print Carries Meaning, Dolphin, Turtle, Clownfish, Octopus, Seahorse, Starfish, Sea Lion, Crabs, Lobster, Eel
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Numbers 0-100 on 5 different alternating colourful 'Under the sea' backgrounds. Print one number to a page for use as a large number line display or four to a page for a set of flashcards or smaller display.
Numbers, Flashcards, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Number Lines, Number Recognition & Ordering, Turtle, Clownfish, Eel, Octopus, Seahorse, Crabs
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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A4 sized Sea Animals/Under the Sea reward chart (cartoon style).
*Cartoon Style*, Reward Charts, Posters/Displays, Clownfish, Turtle, Lobster, Starfish
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Ideal as part of an 'Under the Sea' topic. These Sea Animal themed Snap cards (1-10) can be printed, cut out and laminated to consolidate children's recognition of numbers and sea themed creatures with a fun game of snap!
Numbers, Counting, *Cartoon Style*, Games, Snap Cards, Dolphin, Octopus, Turtle, Sea Lion, Seahorse, Eel, Clownfish, Crabs, Starfish, Lobster
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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Enjoy consolidating number recognition with your children when you play this fun Sea themed dice game! Easy to play and instructions included on the front page. Extension game boards included for learning about '1 more' and '1 less'. Why not use these in conjunction with one of our number line displays to visually represent 1 more and 1 less by moving left and right along the line displayed on your wall? Or use our sea themed hundred square. Smaller table number lines also available here. In addition, if you would like to incorporate shape recognition into the game...6 sets of different 2D shapes are included for you to use as counters.
Numbers, More/Less, *Cartoon Style*, Games, Home Learning, Turtle, Seahorse, Clownfish
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Under the sea banner and borders. Original banner size stretches 3 lengths of A4. Print 3 to 1 page for a smaller display. Print as many vertical and horizontal borders as your display board requires.
*Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Dolphin, Seahorse, Turtle, Octopus, Crabs, Lobster, Clownfish, Starfish, Eel
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Bright and eye catching Sea Animal (cartoon style) word cards. Use as part of 'Under the Sea' themed role play areas and displays. Blank cards within the set to make your own or challenge the children to.
Reading, *Cartoon Style*, Posters/Displays, Word Cards, Crabs, Dolphin, Eel, Clownfish, Fish, Lobster, Octopus, Seahorse, Sea Lion, Starfish, Turtle
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This pack contains some activity ideas for the ‘Under the Sea’ topic as well as some blank forms for you to note down your own ideas.
Staring at a blank page when planning can be difficult so we hope that even if you don’t end up using our exact suggestions, they will be a spark of inspiration for your own great ideas when planning for your children.
(For additional ‘Under the Sea’ themed resources visit our ‘UNDER THE SEA’ PAGE.)
Original artwork drawn by Sara Murphy and final digital resources created by Stuart Murphy. COPYRIGHT ON ALL OF THE RESOURCES HOUSED ON THIS WEBSITE IS HELD BY ‘LITTLE OWLS RESOURCES’. OUR RESOURCES (INCLUDING THE IMAGES WITHIN THEM), CANNOT BE SHARED OR SOLD COMMERCIALLY.
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This pack contains some activity ideas for the ‘At the Seaside’ topic as well as some blank forms for you to note down your own ideas.
Staring at a blank page when planning can be difficult so we hope that even if you don’t end up using our exact suggestions, they will be a spark of inspiration for your own great ideas when planning for your children.
(For additional ‘At the Seaside’ themed resources visit our ‘AT THE SEASIDE’ PAGE.)
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This pack contains some activity ideas for the Pirates topic as well as some blank forms for you to note down your own ideas.
Staring at a blank page when planning can be difficult so we hope that even if you don’t end up using our exact suggestions, they will be a spark of inspiration for your own great ideas when planning for your children.
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🌿 EYFS Mermaid Ideas (Continuous Provision & Enhancements)
These ideas are designed as open-ended invitations that can be adapted according to children's interests and imaginative play themes.
🏰 Mermaid Kingdom Small World Area
Create:
Underwater kingdoms
Coral reefs
Treasure caves
Seashell collections
Add:
Loose parts
Natural materials
Small world characters
Ocean-themed resources
Adult Role
Follow children's stories and encourage them to explain their ideas and inventions.
🐚 Shell Exploration & Discovery
Provide:
Shell collections
Magnifying glasses
Sorting trays
Treasure baskets
Adult Role
Encourage observation, comparison and descriptive language.
🎭 Mermaid Role Play Area
Include:
Costumes
Crowns
Maps
Treasure chests
Story props
Adult Role
Support storytelling, collaboration and language development.
🌊 Water Play Invitations
Create opportunities for:
Floating and sinking investigations
Underwater worlds
Treasure hunts
Sea creature exploration
Adult Role
Support enquiry, curiosity and imaginative thinking.
✏️ Mark Making & Early Writing
Provide opportunities to create:
Mermaid maps
Underwater signs
Treasure clues
Story books
Adventure journals
Adult Role
Provide meaningful reasons for writing within play.
📚 KS1 Fantasy & Storytelling Activities
✍️ English Activities
Write underwater adventure stories
Create character descriptions
Design fantasy worlds
Develop story maps
🎭 Drama & Performance
Hot seating characters
Puppet shows
Storytelling performances
Character interviews
🌍 Geography & Imaginative Mapping
Create fantasy maps
Design underwater kingdoms
Plan journeys and adventures
🎨 Creative Projects
Build underwater cities
Design magical creatures
Create treasure maps
Produce story settings
🌍 Curriculum Links (EYFS & KS1)
🟢 EYFS Areas of Learning
Communication & Language
Storytelling
Vocabulary development
Discussion and role play
Physical Development
Fine motor creative activities
Sensory exploration
Water play
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Collaborative storytelling
Confidence and self-expression
Sharing ideas
Understanding the World
Oceans and water environments
Similarities and differences
Exploration and discovery
Expressive Arts & Design
Imaginative play
Character creation
Story world design
🔵 KS1 National Curriculum Links
English
Narrative writing
Character development
Speaking and listening
Art & Design
Creative design
Drawing and modelling
Visual storytelling
Geography
Mapping
Place creation
Journeys and exploration
Design & Technology
Model making
Creative construction
🏰 Creating Underwater Kingdoms
One of the richest opportunities within a Mermaids & Mermen theme is world-building.
Children can:
Design Magical Places
Underwater castles
Coral cities
Hidden lagoons
Treasure caves
Create Rules & Stories
Who lives there?
How do they travel?
What adventures happen?
Develop Problem-Solving Skills
Create maps
Build structures
Design environments
These experiences support imagination, creativity and sustained shared thinking.
🎭 Character Creation & Role Play
Fantasy themes naturally encourage children to invent characters and stories.
Children might:
Create Characters
Mermaids
Mermen
Sea creatures
Ocean guardians
Develop Personalities
Likes and dislikes
Special powers
Families and friends
Create Adventures
Treasure hunts
Rescue missions
Underwater celebrations
These experiences support language, storytelling and social development.
🌊 Sand, Water & Sensory Play
This theme links beautifully to sensory exploration.
Water Play
Underwater worlds
Floating treasures
Sea creature investigations
Sand Play
Hidden treasure hunts
Castle building
Beach exploration
Loose Parts Play
Shell collections
Pebbles
Gems
Natural materials
These experiences support creativity, mathematical thinking and scientific enquiry.
📅 Related Awareness Days & Events
The following blog pages provide information and inspiration:
Wednesday 24th June 2026: ✨📖 National Writing Day is a day dedicated to encouraging everyone, especially young children, to find their voice through writing. Writing is not just about letters and words; it’s about sharing ideas…
Monday 8th June 2026: Let's dive into the big, blue ocean and learn all about it for World Oceans Day 🌊🐬🐠 For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms…
Friday 9th April 2027: ✨🦄 National Unicorn Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 9th. This day is all about celebrating the amazing, magical creature that is the unicorn! Unicorns are symbols of purity, innocence, magic, and enchantment, and they…
Monday 22nd March 2027: 💧🌍 World Water Day is a special day celebrated every year on March 22nd. It was chosen by the United Nations (UN) way back in 1993. The main idea of this day is to show everyone how important fresh water is and to encourage us…
Thursday 4th March 2027: 📚✨ World Book Day is an annual global celebration of books and reading, designated by UNESCO. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is typically celebrated on the first Thursday in March. The primary aim of this special day is to encourage children and…
Friday 26th February 2027: Once upon a time... it was a special day for magical stories! 👑🐉 Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 26th. While its precise origins…
Saturday 30th January - Sunday 7th February 2027: Once upon a time... there was a special week for stories! 📚🗣️ National Storytelling Week is an annual event in the UK, organised by the Society for Storytelling. It typically takes place during…
Sunday 6th September 2026: Time to get cosy with a book! 📚📖 National Read a Book Day is an unofficial observance, primarily celebrated in the United States, annually on September 6th. Its simple yet powerful…
Saturday 19th September 2026: Ahoy, mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fantastically fun, unofficial holiday celebrated worldwide every year on September 19th. This day was founded in 1995 by John Baur…
Tuesday 8th September 2026: Read all about it! International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8th. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in…
August 2026: Ahoy, mateys! International Pirate Month, celebrated throughout August, is a fantastic, swashbuckling opportunity to inject adventure, imaginative play, and a whole heap of learning into…
Saturday 25th July - Sunday 9th August 2026: National Marine Week (which spans two weeks, encompassing the highest tides), is a fantastic annual celebration of the…
🌻 Related Topics & Themes
🌊 Ocean & Coastal Themes
🏴☠️ Adventure & Fantasy
🌿 Sensory & Outdoor Learning
🐠 Marine Learning
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❓ Mermaids & Mermen FAQs
What are good Mermaids & Mermen activities for EYFS?
Role play, storytelling, underwater small worlds, shell exploration and water play all provide meaningful learning opportunities.
What can children learn through a Mermaids & Mermen theme?
Children can develop communication, literacy, creativity, imaginative thinking, collaboration and storytelling skills.
How do you create a Mermaid role play area?
Use costumes, treasure chests, shells, maps, loose parts and open-ended props that encourage children to invent their own stories.
What are good KS1 Mermaid activities?
Adventure writing, character creation, fantasy mapping, puppet shows and world-building projects all work well.
Why are fantasy themes important in EYFS?
Fantasy play supports imagination, language development, creativity, problem-solving and emotional expression.
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