Wetland Theme

We are exploring the world of wetlands and exploring the different animals and plants that are found there. Snakes, alligators, birds, bugs, frogs, and more can all be found in a swamp habitat. Swamps, marshes, and bogs are full of plants that live in the water and provide shelter for the animals that live there. We have so much to discover about this theme, let’s get started!

NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.

As you go through this week’s activities make sure tag @kidslearningforlife to share the activities you do! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram!

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Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Floor Activity  Swamp Animal Count and Clip Find Animals in the Swamp  Alligator Bubbling Swamp Small World   Swamp Animal Count and Clip Find Animals in the Swamp
STEAM  Painting with Snakes Sink or Float Experiment Paper Snake Chain Group Project  Noodle Snakes  Paper Bag Frog
Outside Play  Stay Out of the Swamp Crocodile, Crocodile, Turn Around Wetland Yoga  Stay out of the Swamp Crocodile, Crocodile, Turn Around
Circle Time  Wetland Vocabulary “5 Little Monkeys” Song  Crocodile vs. Alligator Differences Chart  “5 Little Speckled Frogs” Song Vocabulary Review
Recommended Books: Who Lives Here? Wetland Animals, Deep in the Swamp, Babies in the Bayou, The Swamp where Gator Hides, My World At My Swamp

Music and Movement: Youtube Wetland Playlist

If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest wetland theme board!

Materials List

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NOTE:
These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!

Craft Supplies:

Colored Construction Paper
Markers
Tape
Washable Paint
String (or ribbon, or yarn)
Clothespins

Around the House:

Vinegar
Baking Soda
Soap Foam
Food Coloring
Two Brooms (or Jump Ropes)
Brown Paper Bag
Dry pasta penne (dyed-optional)
Cooked spaghetti noodles

Toys/Other:

Alligator and Crocodile Pictures
Alligator/Swamp Figures
Fake Grass and Plants
Squirt Bottles Filled with Vinegar
Sensory Material (rice, slime, water, etc.)
Kid Tweezers

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