Yay! It is Sea Otter Classroom Party Time!

Sea Otters are so playful, cute and amazing. I have seen them myself, frolicking around at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.

And what better way to celebrate them than a Sea Otter classroom party? Or homeschool party, or after-school party?

I am going to propose a party that is so simple, that you may want to use this theme over again, to celebrate other creatures.

Lots of potential for science and art here. Best kind of party, right?

1. Sea Otter Classroom Party - Decorations

One of the most difficult parts of planning a party is selecting the theme, but you have already done that! Yay! Give yourself a pat on the back.

Banner

For decorations, let's make a banner. For the easiest option get your free hand-drawn Sea Otter banner.

If you would like to make your own... you will first need an image of the Sea Otter.

Go to Pixabay. When you find images you like, click on it, and read the license terms.

Or

Many beautiful images can be found for free through the "Creative Commons" on the internet. To find images that you can legally use, do the following:

"Google search" sea otter images, then click on "images".

Look for and click on "tools", and then "usage rights."

In the dropdown menu, choose "creative commons licenses".

A whole new set of images will appear that you can likely use for your own personal use.

Find an image you like and read the license terms.

Next, open up a document such as Powerpoint (my go-to) or Word, and place the images on 8 or so different pages. Add text if you would like.

Finally, cut each page into a pennant shape and string them up on the wall or bulletin board.

Super easy and fun to do!

Here are some free hand-drawn posters if you want to add more Sea Otter decorations.

2. Sea Otter Classroom Party - Create Excitement!

Your learners will love to learn more about the Sea Otter!
Here are just a few amazing facts about them...

They are part of the weasel family.

They are considered marine mammals because they spend most of their time in the ocean.

They use tools to crack open shells and find food inside.

Sea Otters have an amazing parenting instinct

 

The internet is a great resource to find facts about Sea Otters. Simple search "Facts about Sea Otters for Kids" and you should find lots of information.

Or

Take a look at my print and go pre-made lesson here that is full of information about the Sea Otter. 

Have a lively discussion about Sea Otters with your group of children. They may know some facts of their own, so let them share what they know.

3. Sea Otter Party - Main Event

A main event at its finest, is a memorable event for your learners.

Some ideas: 

• Watch a documentary
• Make a Sea Otter craft
• Make some posters together
• Create a Sea Otter bingo game
• Draw a Sea Otter using this step-by-step video. Take a look here for one that is already done for you! 

 4. Sea Otter Party - Prizes

Learners love a take-away, also known as a party favor, to take home after a party.

For a homemade option, present each student with a badge to wear or a certificate. You can easily make these through the same process as for the banner above.

If you want, you can ask each child to say something that they have learned about the Sea Otter as you are presenting the prize.

A no-prep certificate option is included this Directed Drawing and Science lesson.

Wishing you an "otterly" wonderful Sea Otter celebration! I would love it if you would let me know how your party went, in the comments below. 

 

Blessings,   Annette