Learn and play from home—museum style. Preschoolers and their adults can now join us online for our popular Little Wonders program, featuring stories, hands-on activities, and more. This month is all about the sharks that call the ocean home.
DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF SHARKS

Examples of different shark jaws on a table
 

VIDEO

WELCOME 
In this 5-minute video, museum educator Robyn teaches us about sharks and introduces the fun crafts and activities we're featuring.

 

Sharkabet cover
VIDEO

Story time
Watch and listen to the story, Sharkabet: A Sea of Sharks from A to Z by Ray Troll, read with permission from West Margin Press. 

 

Sensory bag supplies

CRAFT 

Ocean Sensory Bag
Create an ocean of your very ownfilled with sharks, fish, and other sea lifeusing this step-by-step guide.

Matching game activity supplies
ACTIVITY

Shark Matching Game
Can you find the matching sharks? This game will have you looking closely at lots of different kinds of sharks. Download and print out the pieces here.

Sun catcher example
CRAFT

Ocean Sun Catcher
Bring the ocean into your home with this beautiful watercolor craft! Get started with this easy guide

Shark swimming in an aquarium
ACTIVITY

Aquarium Shark Cam
Explore the Oregon Coast Aquarium's live shark camera! Can you spot the leopard sharks swimming around?

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