Meet and Help The Sea Turtle Family
Program Length: 30 minutes | Ages 2 – 5
Program Cost: $40
Young learners will dive into the wonderful world of sea turtles as they meet different members of the sea turtle family and discover how each turtle can look unique! Through colors, sizes, and shell patterns, children will explore the similarities and differences between sea turtles while practicing observation skills and kindness toward animals.
During the program, students will meet Tina the Turtle, a sea turtle who is not feeling well. Together, children will help care for Tina by making gentle and thoughtful choices to support her recovery. This interactive virtual experience encourages empathy, movement, discussion, and early ocean exploration in a fun and age-appropriate way.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of the program, students should be able to:
- Identify sea turtles as animals that live in the ocean
- Recognize simple differences among turtles, such as size and color
- Practice making caring choices to help an animal
- Demonstrate kindness and empathy toward wildlife
- Participate in group discussions and movement activities
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Science Skills
- PK.IV.A.1 – Observe, investigate, describe, and discuss properties and characteristics of organisms, objects, and events in the environment
- PK.IV.B.1 – Observe and identify living and nonliving things
PK.IV.B.2 – Examine evidence that living organisms have basic needs such as food, water, and shelter
Social and Emotional Development
- PK.I.C.1 – Describe, express, and manage emotions
- PK.I.D.1 – Demonstrate empathy and caring toward others
- PK.I.D.2 – Demonstrate social awareness and responsibility
Language and Communication
- PK.III.B.2 – Engage in conversations using appropriate vocabulary
- PK.III.C.1 – Understand and use new vocabulary words
Fine Arts / Movement & Expression
PK.V.A.1 – Participate in group music, movement, and dramatic play activities
Vocabulary: Sea Turtle, Ocean, Shell, Big, Small, Colorful, Help, Gentle, Family, Rescue