It’s that time of year when many families are starting (or have already started) a new school year. That calls for something fun — like a giveaway! I’ve chosen some of our favorite ocean-themed learning resources to share with you, and one winner will receive the entire contents of this gift basket shipped to you from right here on the North Carolina coast. I even promise to pack in a seashell or two from our beach.
Ocean learning gift basket: a giveaway!
This basket full of oceanic happiness has a total value of over $80!
Here’s what’s included:
Eyewitness OCEAN book
DK books have some of the most fabulous photos, and because of that, they span a wide variety of ages. Even before my youngest could read, he loved looking at the pictures and asking questions. The Eyewitness OCEAN book is one of our favorites.
101 Questions About the Seashore book
All those questions your kids have about things at the beach? This little book will answer them at least 101 of them! 101 Questions About the Seashore.
The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown
Do you love Goodnight Moon? The Little Island is a sweet book is by the same author and has beautiful illustrations. We’ve used it as a read-aloud but it’s one that I personally enjoy because it stands the test of time and doesn’t feel childish.
Sea turtle puzzle
Y’all know we love sea turtles here, and do our part in helping them by volunteering with the conservation program as nest parents. Even if you’re too far away to assist, you can still appreciate them from afar in the this pretty Ravensburger Ocean Turtles 200-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Seashell coloring book + colored pencils
If you keep this Seashell Patterns coloring book for yourself, I won’t tell. There’s no reason the kids should have all the fun, and many people say these books help them relax and de-stress. If you do decide to share, this coloring book is geared towards older kids with it’s somewhat intricate designs. Still lovely but a little less intricate: the Big Book of Sea Life to Color. I’m including a set of colored pencils, too!
And . . .
Seashore Chalk Pastel Video Art Course: a $40 value!!
You’ve seen the goodies; now enter to win by using the Giveaway Tool below! Contest ends Saturday, August 12st at 10:00PM Eastern Time. If you’re reading via email or a feed reader, click over to the blog to use the widget.
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98 responses to “Ocean learning gift basket”
I’ve never been to the ocean!! But… I love the colors and it always looks so relaxing and refreshing.
I love the smell and the sounds and the sand between my toes………I have not been in a very long time but the memories are wonderful!!
I love watching the sunrise and sunset!
I love the beach at dusk. The last few nights we’ve been awaiting a hatching sea turtle nest.
I love all the sea creatures!
What a great gift basket! We love the ocean because it’s so relaxing to listen to the waves.
I love the variety that you see in the ocean and I love that there is so much left to be discovered!
I love watching the sunrise on the beach. There is nothing more peaceful! Everything is fresh and the wildlife seem more active.
I love that my kids enjoy playing in the sand–even with their teenage friends.
I love the scent of the ocean on the breeze, sinking my toes into the warm sand, and walking along the beach in the moon light.
I loved finding beach treasures – especially finding a jellyfish on the beach! Starfish, shells. I hope to take my daughter on her first ocean trip next summer.
More than anything, I love the seaside at night, the quiet and the calm of it is amazing.
The peacefulness of it all
My son is obsessed with everything ocean he wants to be a marine biologist
I love the smell and feeling the sand on my feet.
I love the salt spray, warm sand, sounds of the birds, hearing the laughter from my kids, looking for shells + other treasures, and how it seems to have this rejuvenating / relaxing effect.
I like finding shells and just sitting in the sun.
I love sitting on the sand and watching my kiddos play in the water.
I love the warm ocean breeze and the smell of the ocean.
The sound of the waves crashing upon the shore.
Just closing my eyes and listening to the surf and seagulls. The smell of salt water. It has been so long………..
This would be great! We are taking our kids to the beach for the first time in October!!!
I love that it brings back memories of living in California and our mini family vacations to Fort Bragg.
I love the sea breeze and the smell that only ocean air has.
I love everything about the ocean! We haven’t been there in years, but I hope to be able to visit it soon.
I love the reflection of the sunrise and sunset on the ocean, and I love the North Carolina lighthouses!
The soothing sound of the waves!
Listening to the ocean is so very relaxing.
This is perfect. We are going to the beach next week and it would be great to enjoy the basket when we head back to school in September. Love everything about this basket!
How the sound relaxes the entire family
That is warm! I miss the warm water!
I love the salty air and the sea breeze. And finding treasures!
I love that the ocean never seems to be the same each day. Every morning it is different, in the way it looks, in the sands, in the creatures it brings to the surface.
I love the sound of the waves at night.
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I love the rare occasion that we are able to see dolphins. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s really quite magical!
I love the shear power of the waves that God has made and the life that it contains. The sound is pretty great too! (I could do without sand in all the wrong places though! Lol)
We love the ocean! And we’re heading to eastern NC next week!
Love the ocean and relaxing in the sand.
I grew up by the ocean but now live in a land locked province in Canada. Miss everything about the ocean such as the sounds, smells, textures, basically everything!!!
I love everything about the ocean! The sight, sound and smell. It calms and restores my mind, heart, body and soul. There’s no where on earth I’d rather be than by the sea!
My 8 yo son has just had a spark lit to learn about ocean creatures. This would make his day.
I love the sound of the waves.
We love the ocean! This looks like a basket full of fun to deepen our love even more!
I love the sound of the waves crashing on the shore and the birds fishing for food. But most of all the smiles the beach gives to my children and my husband.
I’ve only been to the beach once, but I loved the smell and the sunset on the water.
What a great way to enhance our lessons on oceanography!
The unblocked view and feel of the sun!
I love the sound of the ocean waves and the cool breezes.
I love hearing the water, especially waking up to it early in the morning. ?
I love wading in the water and squishing the wet sand with my toes.
I love pushing my feet into the sand, stretching my legs out, and watching the tide roll in. The sound of the surf just lulls me into the most relaxed state of mind! My daughter and I will be studying the ocean next semester–we’re super excited!
There are few things more fascinating than life under the sea.
It is very peaceful and calm. Watching the children play in the sand and water.
I love the sound of the ocean and discovering all the creatures while walking on the watery sand.
We love digging in the sand looking for treasures. We also love standing in the water and waiting for a wave to come and push us closer to shore.
I love how calming it is.
I enjoy the peaceful movement of the waves during calm and the angry crash during storms.
My daughter wants to grow up and work at Sea World. She loves all things aquatic, but her favorite is the orca!
The smell of the salt air.
I love the feel of the ocean air. The way the waves sound as they crash on the shore and the seagull crying above. It reminds me of my childhood.
Our family took a trip to the ocean earlie this summer. This kids are HOOKED! This would be a great basket to enjoy with them to remember our trip, and learn even more about the ocean.
The smell, the breeze, sand on my feet..
I love to walk on the beach and hear the waves crashing and feel the salt breeze on my face.
I love the peace & tranquility of being at the beach. The sound of the waves & smell of the water is truly relaxing.
One of my favorite parts about going to the ocean is searching for shells and sea glass.
I love the smell and the beauty of it all!
I love the sound of the waves.
I love walking on the beautiful sandy beach. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
My favorite thing about the ocean is being a witness to the different critters & life in the tide pools we find! It never gets old & we always learn something new!
I love the sound of the waves crashing and the smell in the air.
I love the ocean simply because it restores my soul.
What a great basket! I love the calm feeling I get from the waves, the view, and the smells. Thanks for the giveaway!
We’re all about the tidal pools. <3
I love the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. My son loves all the sea creatures!
I love the cool breeze and the sound of the waves!
This basket looks great!
I love the way the ocean grabs all my senses- the smell of the salt, the feeling of the sand, the beauty of the water, the sound of the waves, even the taste of the air is different!
Everything! The smell of the salt air, the sound of the waves, the feel of the sand in my toes. I adore the beach and ocean.
My daughter loves all things ocean, especially sharks!!! We don’t get to visit the ocean often enough but it’s our favorite place to explore.
I love the scenery, the sand, water, sound …
I love blue skies and pretty water and I live swimming.
Love just looking at the water. It is so calming.
I love that it’s our 1st year of homeschool for my 3 sons and I. Logan, 10. Lucas, 5 and Landyn almost 3. And I’ve planned out 2 weeks probably in the spring to do a coastal carolina trip. And I have planned out in my mind many places to learn about pirates, ships, war, marine life, marshes. We may do some camping! This would be perfect to take along! We may go for just a weekend this fall!
I love the peace of looking at the waves.
My favorite thing about the ocean is family. When I am at the ocean I am visiting family. 🙂
The ocean is my “happy place”… for our 20th anniversary, we were able to be in Hawaii (husband had a work event WHOO HOO)- I loved being at the beach- watching the water, being warm in the sand. I get to the beach every time I can- my favorite thing to do is sit and rest watching the water and my kids explore or walking the Pacific Coast in the rocky sections looking for agates.
We love the beach! The smell of the salty air is therapy for me.
The salty air and the sound of the waves!
I love looking for shells with my kids!
Kids are always fascinated by the ocean. Thanks for gathering excellent resources to expand their learning and fun!
The warmth, the seashells…it is so relaxing…
I love the feeling of sand between my toes and the waves lapping at my feet!
I love the ocean, so amazing to experience it’s beauty!
I love the sand between my toes! Also, the wildlife and fresh air.
I love the sound of the waves, the smells, and the sea creatures.
Seashells! I promise if by some crazy chance I win to look for those seashells you promised!
The ocean shows the mighty power of God!!
We love the ocean!