If you liked the Car Play Mat that I shared yesterday, then you are going to love this Ocean Play Mat. This fun play mat is perfect for all of those under the sea creatures. Sized to print on a 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock, you can print this play mat on your home computer for fast fun.
You will need:
- The Printable found at the end of this post
- A laminator and laminating Sheets
- a binder pouch to keep the creatures in
- ocean creatures
- magnet tape for the back of the play mat
- cookie sheet to play on (I bought mine at the dollar store)
Print the printable on a sturdy cardstock and then laminate for increased durability. Add a couple of magnets to the back of the play mat to keep it from sliding around on the cookie sheet during play. You can use an old cookie sheet, but I found that the cookie sheets at the dollar store are actually the perfect size for regular size piece of paper. I bought a dollar cookie sheet and then spray painted it turquoise for a fun touch.
You will want small ocean creatures to play with on this mat, I found some at my local party story and in the toy section of my local Kroger store. The sets from both stores were very similar and had sharks, dolphins. lobsters and other various sea life.
Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of my traveling with kids series. What do you do to keep your kids entertained in the car?
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How fun! And I don't think I've ever thought to buy the cookie sheet at the dollar store. I'll have to put that on my shopping list.
I think that is so cute. I bet she likes it!
This is adorable!! My kids mostly read in the car or watch a dvd on long car trips. Ill have to try this for my niece.
I will keep this in mind when my grandson is older. I think it's an awesome idea.
All the little mermaids will adore this play mat. I like that it'll inspire imagination!
What a cute idea! My daughter would love it.
I love all those fun sea creatures to play with it on that. This is a super cute idea!
Such a fun idea! It turned out perfectly!
Thank you for these! They are great for little sharks or play doh sea animals. Where did you find the mini sea animals that are pictured? Thank you!!
Thank you for these! They are great for little sharks or play doh sea animals. Where did you find the mini sea animals that are pictured? Thank you!!
I found mine at my local Kroger type store but I have seen them at Toy Stores and other grocery stores.
This is so cute! I’d l to download it for my daughter. I have subscribed to the your blog but cannot find a way to download it without the text on the play mat. Thanks for any help!