crab
This is a crab.
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Out in the world · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Sea Animals
Discover life in the sea.
Explore the sea animals with a grown-up. Listen to the names and look at each animal's shape. Your child can point, gesture or try a word.
LOOK · LISTEN · SAY
Our picture words
Tap Listen to hear the word and sentence. A grown-up can read them aloud too.
Audio plays only when you tap.
octopus
This is an octopus.
dolphin
This is a dolphin.
whale
This is a whale.
shark
This is a shark.
seahorse
This is a seahorse.
Grown-up tip for this topic
Sea animals live in or around the sea; some crabs also live elsewhere. A seahorse is a fish, while whales and dolphins are mammals. Octopus is singular; octopuses is a common plural. The cartoon sizes are not to scale.
LET’S PLAY TOGETHER
Listen. Look. Choose.
Hear or read the prompt together, then tap a picture. Take your time.
Picture 1 of 3
Point together, or tap a picture.
A lovely moment of learning.
You explored three pictures together. Now try the off-screen activity, or enjoy the pictures again.
Try the off-screen activity ↓NOW TAKE THE WORDS INTO YOUR WORLD
Draw an imaginary sea
Draw a sea animal together, or move your hands like a swimming dolphin. Name the animal and let your child choose another picture to copy or point to.
You can stay indoors and use pretend movements. There is no need to visit water or touch an animal.
Choose another topic whenever you’re ready →FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
You make the learning meaningful.
Stay with your child, talk about the pictures and follow their interest. Saying a word is optional: pointing, gesturing and listening are welcome. Use your home language alongside English.
How much should we do?
Choose just a few words to begin. There is no target score, streak or required finish. Pause for real-world play and stop when your child is ready.
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