Play like an Octopus: Creative Ocean Activities Using Household Supplies

Did you know mimic octopuses learn to transform into jellyfish and crabs without any help from their parents? Both parents die before the babies hatch—every skill is learned through independent experimentation. Sound familiar? Kids are natural experimenters too. Discover five ocean crafts that let children play like a mimic octopus, using supplies you already have at home. No kits. No hovering. Just independent creativity from setup to cleanup.