Description
Make a Splash in Your Math Centers with These Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats!
Take your students on an underwater adventure with these engaging Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten, these hands-on mats help build essential early learning skills like shape recognition, counting, and fine motor control—while sparking excitement with fun ocean-themed designs. Whether you’re refreshing your math centers, morning tubs, or fine motor stations, these mats are a low-prep, high-engagement addition to your classroom.
What’s Included:
16 Ocean Animal Designs to spark curiosity and creativity:
- Crab
- Dolphin
- Fish (2 unique designs)
- Jellyfish
- Lobster
- Narwhal
- Octopus (2 unique designs)
- Orca
- Seahorse (2 unique designs)
- Sea Turtle
- Shark
- Stingray
- Whale
Two Interactive Versions for Each Design:
- Build and Count: Students build the picture with pattern blocks and record how many of each shape they used.
- Roll and Build: Students roll a dice and use the matching pattern block shape to complete the design.
Three Levels of Difficulty to Support All Learners:
- Full-color design for easy matching.
- Black-and-white version for a bit more challenge.
- Outline-only version for students ready for advanced spatial skills.
Printing Options:
- Comes in both full-color and black-and-white to fit your prep and printing needs.
Why Teachers Love These Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats:
Ocean-Themed Fun: The marine life designs instantly draw students in and make learning feel like play.
Shape Recognition: Students work with a variety of 2D shapes like hexagons, triangles, squares, and more.
Counting Practice: Students count and record how many of each shape they use, reinforcing number skills.
Fine Motor Skills: Handling and placing blocks builds hand strength and control.
Interactive & Engaging: The dice-rolling option adds an element of fun and problem-solving.
Easy to Differentiate: With three levels of difficulty, it’s easy to meet students right where they are.
Simple to Prep. Easy to Use. Fun for Students!
Just print, laminate (if you’d like), and add your pattern blocks and dice.
Students can work independently or in small groups—perfect for math centers, fine motor tubs, morning bins, or early finisher tasks.
Dive into ocean learning fun with these Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats—and watch your students build, count, and explore while reinforcing essential math and fine motor skills!
