Explore Together
Discover the World Beyond the Story
"Every adventure begins with noticing."
The world is already full of wonder.
A walk along the shoreline.
A visit to the aquarium.
A feather drifting through the air.
A shell tucked into the sand.
Every real-life experience helps children build connections between stories, play, and the world around them.
You don't need to travel far.
Simply slow down, stay curious, and begin noticing together.
Wonder Walk 1: Colors of the Sea
Wonder Together
The ocean is much more colorful than many people realize.
How many ocean-inspired colors can you discover?
You'll Need
Colors of the Sea Wonder Walk
Clipboard (optional)
Crayons or colored pencils
Start Here
Search for colors that remind you of the ocean.
Can you find...
Ocean blue
Seafoam green
Sandy tan
Driftwood brown
Shell white
Pebble gray
Sunset orange
Coral pink
There may be even more colors waiting to be discovered!
Extend the Wonder
Which color surprised you?
Which color did you notice most?
How do the colors change when they're wet?
Can you recreate these colors during Create Time?
Wonder Walk 2: Ocean Discovery Hunt
Wonder Together
Every outdoor adventure is filled with living things, textures, and tiny discoveries.
How many can you find?
You'll Need
Ocean Discovery Hunt
Pencil
Start Here
Look for something that...
✓ swims
✓ flies
✓ has no legs
✓ has more than four legs
✓ has a shell
✓ floats
✓ feels rough
✓ feels smooth
✓ leaves a trail
✓ makes an interesting sound
Don't worry about finding everything.
The fun is in looking.
Extend the Wonder
Which discovery surprised you?
Which one would you like to learn more about?
What questions do you still have?
Keep Exploring
🌊 Visit a beach or shoreline.
🐠 Watch fish at an aquarium.
🦀 Explore a tide pool (where available).
📚 Visit your local library.
🎥 Watch a live ocean webcam.
🦅 Look for seabirds.
🐚 Compare shells and rocks.
🛶 Visit a marina or fishing pier.
