Shark Week is Here!

Shark Week is more than just an exciting TV event — it’s a wonderful opportunity to bring the mystery and magic of the ocean into your classroom or learning space! Kids are naturally curious about sharks and ocean life, and this themed week is a perfect time to inspire them to read, draw, research, and create.

Whether you’re in summer school or just planning ahead for your ocean unit, I’ve got two great resources to help make Shark Week an unforgettable experience — plus five recommended shark books and a few hands-on activities that tie it all together.

Nothing hooks young learners like sharks! This black-and-white nonfiction booklet is ideal for pre-K and kindergarten students learning about ocean animals. Here’s what’s included:

A student-friendly informational reader about sharks (printable and numbered for ease!)

A note-taking worksheet to guide early research skills

A research form students can complete

A craft that helps bring learning to life

Use it for independent work, small group reading, or as part of a larger ocean unit.

 Bonus idea: Have students research their favorite shark fact and share it with the class on a "Shark Scientist" poster!

Take your ocean unit deeper with a bundle of 8 animal fact booklets PLUS a full set of directed drawing activities!

Animals included:

Shark

Jellyfish

Seahorse

Whale

Octopus

Dolphin

Starfish

Crab

Every animal booklet includes: Informational pages, research forms and note-taking worksheets, center activities, directed drawing pages to build confidence and creativity.

This bundle is great for differentiated learning, center rotations, or as part of a research project wall display. Here's another resource found in my store - How to Draw Ocean Animals. 

Add these picture books to your Shark Week read-alouds or classroom library:

"Clark the Shark" by Bruce Hale - A fun and relatable story about energy, self-control, and friendship.

"The Shark Book" by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page - A beautifully illustrated nonfiction book packed with facts.

"Shark Lady" by Jess Keating - A biography of Eugenie Clark, a scientist who defied stereotypes and studied sharks with love and respect.

"Smiley Shark" by Ruth Galloway - A sweet story about being yourself and finding your place in the ocean.

"If Sharks Disappeared" by Lily Williams - A simple but powerful introduction to ecosystems and the importance of sharks in ocean balance.

Shark Week Activity Ideas:

Here are some no-prep and low-prep ways to celebrate Shark Week:

 Shark Research Report – Use the fact booklet and let students draw and write about their favorite shark fact.

 Shark Craft & Ocean Bulletin Board – Display their crafts and facts with a “Swim into Shark Week!” theme.

 Directed Drawing Center – Set up a space where kids can choose their favorite ocean animal to draw and write about.

 Ocean Animal Match Game – Create simple picture-word cards to match animals with their names or facts.

 Shark Week Photo Booth – Let students pose with shark hats, ocean backdrops, and their completed crafts for a fun Shark Week memory.

Wrap-Up: Make a Splash with Learning!

Shark Week gives us the chance to spark curiosity, build early research skills, and have a little fun along the way. With resources like the Shark Fact Booklet and the How to Draw Ocean Animals bundle, you’ll have everything you need to immerse your students in joyful, hands-on learning all week long. 

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