A river adventure
Aspen Discovers MANATEES & SHARKS
Come along on Aspen’s first kayak adventure on the Chassahowitzka River, with spring discoveries and a manatee sing-along.
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Meet the Manatees
Paddle along with Aspen on a Florida river adventure. Look carefully and join the manatee sing-along.
Sing along with Aspen.
More Sea Songs ↗Can you spot a nose or a tail in the video? What else do you notice?
Little things to discover.
Mammals in the water
Manatees are mammals, like us, that live in the water.
Plants for lunch
Manatees eat seagrasses and other water plants.
A paddle for a tail
A manatee’s broad, flat tail helps it swim. Its front flippers help it steer.
Try it together
A little off-screen adventure.
- Watch the song with a grownup and look for the manatee.
- Draw the shapes you noticed in its body and tail.
- Make an underwater scene for your drawing.
Manatee Activity Pack
- Suggested ages 3–7
- About 15–25 min
- With a grownup
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · Black-and-white friendly
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