Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn some fun facts about sharks and why they are amazing creatures!

Materials and Prep

Materials: Shark stuffed animal or toy, pictures of different types of sharks, coloring materials.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with basic shark facts and have the materials ready for the activities.

Activities

• Shark Show and Tell: Show the student the shark toy and pictures. Talk about the different types of sharks and their features.
• Coloring Fun: Provide shark coloring sheets for the student to color. Encourage them to use their creativity!
• Shark Dance Party: Play some fun music and have a dance party pretending to swim like sharks in the ocean.

Talking Points

• Sharks are amazing creatures: "Sharks are big fish that live in the ocean. They have sharp teeth and fins to swim fast!"
• Sharks come in different shapes and sizes: "Some sharks are really big, like the Great White Shark, and some are small, like the Dwarf Lantern Shark!"
• Sharks are important for the ocean: "Sharks help keep the ocean ecosystem in balance by eating sick and weak animals."