WPDS - Washington Tide Pools Curriculum

Washington Tide Pools Curriculum - 30 Pages

Explore the incredible world hidden along Washington’s rocky shores with the Washington Tide Pools Curriculum from Wildwood Park Discovery School!

Designed for preschool through 3rd grade, this printable, nature-based curriculum introduces children to marine ecosystems through hands-on activities, storytelling, science, art, observation, and outdoor exploration. Children will discover fascinating tide pool creatures including harbor seals, ochre sea stars, purple sea urchins, purple shore crabs, sea anemones, sand dollars, seagulls, and kelp while learning about tides, habitats, life cycles, conservation, and respectful wildlife exploration.

This curriculum includes scavenger hunts, nature journals, weather and tide observations, counting and literacy activities, life cycle infographics, coloring pages, reflection pages, family connection activities, crafts, a build-your-own tide pool project, cutouts, conservation lessons, and an original storybook adventure.

Perfect for homeschool families, nature schools, forest schools, classrooms, summer learning, coastal field trips, and outdoor education programs, this flexible curriculum supports science, literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship through meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

Ideal For:

• Preschool–3rd Grade

• Homeschool

• Nature Study

• Marine Biology

• Ocean Units

• Outdoor Education

• Pacific Northwest Learning

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