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June 8 marks World Ocean’s Day—a powerful opportunity to spark conversations about protecting our planet’s blue heart while inspiring children through play.

At The Curated Parcel, we believe that play can plant the seeds of awareness, curiosity, and stewardship. Through nature-based toys and open-ended learning, we can help children understand the beauty and importance of our oceans from a young age.

🌎 Why World Ocean’s Day Matters for Kids

Children are naturally curious about animals, ecosystems, and the wonders of the sea. Celebrating World Ocean’s Day is a hands-on way to:

• Foster environmental awareness

• Introduce early sustainability habits

• Encourage empathy for marine life

• Spark STEM-based learning through play

• Build storytelling and imaginative thinking

🧡 Our Favourite Ocean-Inspired Play Picks

From small world play to sensory setups, these toys are perfect for meaningful, ocean-themed exploration:

🐠 Tara Treasures Felt Ocean Play Mat

Soft, handmade, and full of texture—this mat brings the sea to life. Pair with felt sea creatures for an immersive play scene.

🌊 Wonderie Ocean Play Cloth

A beautifully illustrated cloth that serves as the perfect backdrop for storytelling, sensory bins, or flat-lay exploration.

🐚 Yellow Door Ocean Discovery Stones

Tactile and educational, these durable stones are ideal for sand or water play, introducing ocean animals, shells, and textures.

🐋 Marine Life Figurines

Realistic and engaging, these ocean animals help children learn about biodiversity and create dramatic play scenarios.

🧺 Ocean Explorer Play Bundle

Combine sensory materials, figurines, and play mats to create your own undersea world—ideal for play-based learning and mindful calm.

🌱 Simple Ocean Day Play Ideas

Looking for easy ways to celebrate at home or in the classroom? Here are a few ideas:

• 🐬 Create a sensory ocean bin with water beads, blue-dyed rice, sea stones or pluffle

• 🧽 Sponge print ocean creatures on recycled paper

• 📚 Read ocean-themed picture books and act them out with figurines

• ♻️ Talk about ocean pollution and ways we can help, like reusing and reducing plastic. 

• 🎨 Craft jellyfish or sea turtles from cardboard, felt, or fabric scraps

🐟 Teaching Big Ideas Through Small Play

By choosing ocean-themed, open-ended play, you’re giving your child more than just a toy—you’re helping them explore science, empathy, and sustainability in age-appropriate ways.

World Ocean’s Day reminds us how important it is to nurture a generation that will protect and love our planet’s waters.

Explore our Ocean-Inspired Collection and make World Ocean’s Day a meaningful, playful part of your week.