In-Person Small Fry School 2024-2025

 

Welcome to Small Fry School!

Thursdays Now through February at the Alaska SeaLife Center  •  11:00 am -12:00 pm

Small Fry School is a FREE educational program at the Alaska SeaLife Center, specially designed for preschool-aged children!

At Small Fry School, we invite you and your pre-K learner(s) to join us in person at the Alaska SeaLife Center for a fun and exciting adventure under the sea, where curious little explorers get to meet all kinds of amazing animals that live in our backyard. Each week, we’ll dive into the world of sea stars, sea urchins, puffins, seals, sea lions, and more— learning about their homes, behaviors, what makes them so special,  and how they aren’t so different from you and me. 

Designed especially for preschoolers, Small Fry School is a FREE  educational program that combines engaging videos, hands-on activities, and interactive learning to help kids connect with their environment and its animals. From hopping like a seal to touching a sticky octopus, each episode is packed with fun, laughter, and lots of new discoveries! 

Enjoy the week’s video from home, and then join us in person at the  Alaska SeaLife Center to participate together in a variety of age appropriate, interactive activities that build on the content in that week’s video. From crafts and exploration to storytelling and more, every session is thoughtfully designed to be both educational and fun. 

At Small Fry School, your little one will be excited to explore the natural  world and understand how we all play a part in keeping our environment  healthy and happy. 

So come on–gather your Small Frys and we’ll see you soon! 

Join our Small Fry School Facebook Group to access Pre-K activities from our education  team and connect with other families!  

Stay updated with weekly schedules, curriculum, games, and more. For additional information  email: smallfry@alaskasealife.org or call: 907-224-6306 

*Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 Squishy, Prickly, Sticky 
October 10, 17, 24 & 31*
Discover the fascinating world of sea stars, sea urchins, anemones, and octopuses!                                                *Thursday, Oct. 31 - Kids are encouraged to come in costume - Trick or Treat

 

 Animals Like You and Me 
November 7, 14 & 21 
Learn about the incredible world of ocean mammals!                                                                                                *Thursday, Nov. 28 - NO Small Fry School

 Hide and Seek 
December 5, 12 & 19 
Discover how different animals use camouflage to blend into their surroundings!                                          *Thursday, Dec. 26 - NO Small Fry School

 ABC's of the Sea 
January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 
Get to know our puffins, sea lions, diving ducks, and salmon up close!  

 Home 
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
Discover how animals and humans adapt to thrive in their environments!