UNDER THE SEA - Ocean Adventures!
Take a Deep Breath... Your Underwater Adventure Awaits!
Imagine it. The world above fades away, replaced by a gentle, shimmering blue. Sunlight dapples through the water, illuminating a world of silent wonder. This is the journey we’re inviting your little explorer on, and it all begins with our Ocean Adventures Box.
This Spring, we're plunging into a breathtaking trilogy of discovery with our "Under the Sea" series. The Ocean Adventures Box is your first dive, the gateway to a season filled with marine magic and hands-on exploration. Get ready to submerge your senses and spark a love for the deep blue sea.
So, let's take the plunge! What treasures will you discover on your first expedition?
Your Voyage into the "Ocean Adventures Box"
The journey begins as you open the box and discover the seabed beneath your fingertips...
Your Ocean Adventures Box is a treasure chest of possibilities, a launchpad for countless stories and discoveries. To get your journey started, here are a few suggested adventures to share with your little explorer. Think of these as the first pages in your Ocean Adventures Storybook—but the real magic happens when you create your own! We would love you to share some photos and videos of the underwater adventures you discover with your little explorers.
Tag us on social media @littleexplorersbox and use the hashtag #LittleExplorersBox so we can share in your amazing discoveries with our growing community of explorers! While you’re there, why not dive into the hashtag to explore the incredible worlds your fellow little explorers are creating for a little extra splash of inspiration?!
Your Adventure Awaits...
The Shimmering Ocean Floor:
A vast expanse of Aqua Sensory Rice awaits. Pour it into a tray and listen to the gentle whisper as it flows. This is your ocean. Run your fingers through it, scoop it with the mini wooden scoop. Add in your natural seashells and dig and discover them as the become buried just beneath the surface, like treasures left by the tide.
Build an Ocean Friend:
What's that swimming into view? With the Sea Creature 3D Puzzle, you and your little one will work together to bring a magnificent marine animal to life! Piece by colourful piece, you’ll not only build a new friend for your ocean scene but also a wonderful memory of teamwork and creation. If you’re struggling to piece your creature together, please contact us and we would be delighted to help!
A Magical Companion:
Look closely! A tiny, shy Glow in the Dark Turtle emerges from behind a shell. This little friend is ready to swim through the aqua rice currents by day and cast a gentle, magical glow when the lights go down for enchanting nighttime adventures. Why not bury these little babies in the aqua rice for a treasure hunt or game of hide and seek with your scoop.
A Cascade of Bubbles:
The ocean is full of magic and movement! Unleash a wave of shimmering fun with the Under the Sea Bubble Stick. Watch as iridescent orbs float and dance in the air, capturing the light just like bubbles rising from the deep. This activity can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home or yard, why not try blowing bubbles for your little ones while they are in the bath or shower?! It’s also a perfect on-the-go activity to take a little Under the Sea excitement with you anywhere you go.
Playful Popping Fun:
Even deep-sea critters love to play! The adorable Sea Critter Pop Fidget Toy is perfect for busy little hands, offering endless sensory fun with satisfying pops that echo the playful sounds of the reef. Another great on-the-go activity that your little one can take with them anywhere you go. The handy little string means you can attach it to a bag to bring along with ease
Now for the Main Event: The "Sea Foam Science" Messy Play Challenge!
Every ocean holds a secret, a magical phenomenon waiting to be discovered. In your box, you'll find the ingredients for an incredible fizzing reaction that will make your ocean come alive!
Get ready to create your own bubbling, frothing sea foam with this thrilling experiment. Here’s your guide to the magic:
Prepare Your Ocean Basin: Find a shallow tray or sensory tub and place it on a surface that’s ok to get a little wet. Your kitchen floor or an outdoor table is perfect. Or simply pop down a plastic sheet, tarp or waterproof play mat.
Lay Down the Seabed: Carefully pour or sprinkle the Bag of Blue/Green Bi-Carb Soda into the tray. This colourful powder is the foundation of your magical ocean floor. Spread it out nice an evenly to expand the fun! If you’re ready to say farewell to your aqua sensory rice, give it a magnificent send off and sprinkle your Bi-Carb mix over the top of it for an even more magical experience.
Sprinkle the Magic Crystals: Now for the secret ingredient! Sprinkle the contents of the Bag of White Citric Acid over the coloured powder. These little bag holds the magical fizzing power that brings this adventure to life.
Ready Your Explorer: Take your friendly Little Explorers Squirty Toy and fill it up with water. It's ready to start the reaction! You can also use a bucket of water and your tiny scoop, a spray bottle or dropper. Whatever excites your little one! Having a few options on hand can make the discovery even more exciting for you and your little one as you both explore the different reactions from the different tools.
Let the Fizzing Begin! Aim your squirty toy and squeeze streams of water onto the powder. Scoop, drop or slowly pour some water over the top and watch in amazement as your calm ocean floor erupts in a glorious fizz! Bubbles will rise, colours will swirl, and a wonderful sea foam will begin to grow right before your eyes. Slow and steady wins the race here!
Explore the Phenomenon: Keep slowly squirting, scooping, dropping or pouring and watch the reaction continue! Encourage your little one to add their new turtle friends or some seashells to the foam for even more sensory play. Talk about the sounds, the colours, and the amazing bubbly texture! It’s a great little experiment for learning at any age!
Easy Clean-up: When the adventure is over, simply scoop the mixture into the bin or dissolve it with more water and pour it safely down the drain. Don’t forget to remove and rinse off your little turtles, squirty critter or shells ready to play again another day!
A Note from Our Crew: We love making every box a unique surprise! While these treasures seen on our website and social media are a great example of what you'll find, the specific sea creatures or colours may vary from box to box. Rest assured, every Ocean Adventures Box is packed with the same value and commitment to high-quality, themed fun.
This is just the beginning of our underwater saga. The Ocean Adventures Box is the first of three incredible "Under the Sea" experiences coming this Spring. Keep an eye out in October for our “Sandy Shores Expedition” and November for our “Coral Reef Creators Box”.
Haven’t taken the plunge yet? Hopefully this has inspired you to dive in and order your Ocean Adventures Box and let the underwater exploration begin! Just like a fleeting season, our themed boxes are available for a limited time only, and once they're gone, they're gone! Our boxes go on sale on the 1st of every month until the end of the month, unless sold out sooner. Keep an eye out on our social media or website though, we often offer a limited number for pre-sale if you want to secure yours sooner!