Ocean Adventure Math Game – Magnetic Fishing, treasure hunting & Counting!

Dive into Learning with This Ocean-Themed Sensory Game! 🐠🌊

Let your little one go on a deep-sea math adventure with this ocean-themed sensory game that combines magnetic fishing, counting, and glowing visuals! Designed for the IKEA Flisat sensory table, this activity uses the VIPrint Studio Multi-Use Insert, Small Light Table Insert, and Printable Fishing Game Insert to turn your table into an exciting underwater world.

It’s a fun and educational way to explore early math skills, fine motor development, and friendly competition—all through play!

Materials Needed

✔ IKEA Flisat sensory table and Trofast bin (Large and small)
✔ VIPrint Studio Multi-Use Insert
✔ VIPrint Studio Small Light Table Insert
✔ VIPrint Studio Printable Fishing Game Insert
✔ Hape Gone Fishin’! Game
✔ Mini ocean animal figurines
✔ Magnetic translucent shapes
✔ Light source under the small light insert

How to Play: Ocean Fishing Math Game

1️⃣ Set Up Your Underwater Scene

• Place the numbered fish, magnetic translucent shapes, and ocean animal models into large IKEA Trofast bin.
• Place the light source in the small Trofast bin.
• Place the Multi-Use Insert and Small Light Table Insert on top.
• Lay the Printable Fishing Game Insert over the multi-use insert to create an ocean backdrop.

2️⃣ Start Fishing!

• Each child takes a turn using a magnetic fishing rod to “catch” a fish or item from a hole.
• When they pull out a fish, check the number on it and help them add it to their score.
• When they pull out the translucent chips, keep it aside for counting later.

3️⃣ Keep Score & Compete

• Players continue fishing until all pieces are caught.
• Add up the numbers on each child’s fish and chips to find the total score.
• 🎉 The player with the highest number wins the ocean math challenge!

Extra Play Ideas & Learning Extensions

🔢 Addition Practice:

• Let kids write down their numbers and add them up using the light table insert as the whiteboard.

🐙 Ocean Storytelling:

• Use the ocean animal models to create stories or roleplay scenes between rounds.

🌈 Light Table Twist:

• Catch translucent magnetic tiles and layer them on the light table to explore color mixing as a calming break between math rounds.

Why This Activity Is a Splash Hit!

✔ Hands-On Math Practice – Addition becomes a game, not a chore!
✔ Builds Motor Skills – Fishing with a rod improves hand-eye coordination.
✔ Encourages Turn-Taking & Fair Play – Great for cooperative learning.
✔ Visually Engaging & Thematic – Ocean theme and glowing elements keep kids excited and focused.

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🐟 What would your child love to catch in their fishing game? Let us know in the comments! 🎣💙