Fish Unit Resource Page!

Goals

Session 1, May 8, 2020 – Children will be introduced to the Fish Unit. For today’s lesson, we will be talking about places where we can find fish, and the different types of fish. We will be counting and making our own fish.

Session 2, May 9, 2020 – Today your child will be focusing on learning the parts of a fish. Children are invited to watch the fish puzzle demonstration, and parents can print out the “fish” nomenclature cards to support your child’s writing and reading skills. Children can also look forward to learning about various types of fish.

Session 3, May 10, 2020 – Today your child will be introduced to the Life Cycle of a Fish and get to make their own life cycle representation of their favorite fish. We will also conduct an experiment on how Fish use their gills to breathe!

Session 4, May 11, 2020 – Let’s take a virtual field trip! Children can look forward to traveling to Scottsdale, Arizona to visit the Odysea Aquarium. Our tour guide Blippi will be helping us learn about different types of fish and sea creatures. Your child can also look forward to making their own aquarium using recycled items.

Session 5, May 12, 2020 – Today, children are invited to share any crafts made this week, or whatever their little heart desires! Children can also look forward to a fun food preparation activity!

Life Cycle of a Fish Craft

Check out this video on the “life cycle of a fish”, where you will learn about the different stages fish go through to become a fish! Children can also bring out their crafty side and are invited to make their own life cycle craft. Check out this “example here!”

Life Cycle of a Fish Color Online

Children will love this “online coloring resource” from Supercoloring.com where they get to see their artwork come to life. Choose from a variety of colors and color the day away!

How do Fish breathe experiment

Children are invited to conduct their own “how do fish breathe” experiment and see how fish can breathe underwater! Before you watch this video, make sure you have these supplies ready:

• • A cup you can see through; 
  • a coffee filter; 
  • a rubber band; 
  • ground coffee or sand; 
  • and a cup of water;

The Fish Song

Let’s move and groove like a fish while learning about them! Children are invited to follow along with the “Fish Song” and learn some fun facts.

How to draw a Fish

Children are invited to follow along step by step with our friend Austin and draw their own fish! 

Parts of the Fish

Follow along with Ms. Daniela and receive a lesson on “parts of the fish”. Your child is invited to either copy the names of each part, or trace it next to the appropriate part. Don’t forget to name your fish! If your child drew a shark, have them write the word ‘shark’ above their drawing.

Read “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister

This story is about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. The book is best known for its morals about the value of being an individual and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the Rainbow Fish. During the next morning session, the teacher will ask the children to share their thoughts on the story!

Rainbow Fish fingerprinting craft

Follow along with Ms. Daniela as she shows you how to make your own rainbow fish!

Nomenclature Cards

Check out  Parts of the Fish Nomenclature Cards for your child to review!

What are fish?

Let’s talk about places where fish can be found (lakes, rivers, ponds, oceans, etc. Is a fish a vertebrate or invertebrate? Can they breathe underwater? Check out “this video” to learn more!

Counting Fish Craft

Using paint or stamping pad,children are invited to finger use their finger to stamp the correct amount of fingerprints below the number. Once dry, draw eyes, fins, or scales. Parents can print out this “Fingerprint Fish Worksheet”.

Check out the example below:

Fish Facts

Children can also enjoy working on fun simple addition fish facts! Parents can print out this awesome resource “here”.

Goldfish Counting

Enjoy a delicious snack while counting along with Ms. Daniela!