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Virtual Small Fry School
Welcome to Virtual Small Fry School - The Fun Learning Show for Kids!
At Virtual Small Fry School, join us from anywhere in the world to explore the amazing underwater world of Alaska! This educational and fun kids' show is perfect for pre-k learners (ages 3-5) who love sea animals and want to learn all about them!
In each 2-5 minute episode, your little one will join Allie, Aurelia, Auntie Carol, and more of our friends at the Alaska SeaLife Center to meet awesome sea creatures like sea urchins, sea stars, seals, octopuses, sea lions, and more. We’ll learn new big words and practice counting while we play, move like animals, and discover how these underwater creatures live, eat, and find their homes.
Each month, we'll explore new themes:
1. Squishy, Prickly, & Sticky – Meet squishy, prickly, and sticky animals of the sea!
2. Animals Like You & Me – See how sea animals are just like us!
3. Hide & Seek – Learn how animals use camouflage to blend into their environment!
4. ABCs of the Sea – Get to know our puffins, sea lions, diving ducks, and salmon up close!
5. Homes – Discover how sea animals find safe places to live!
With fun activities, games, and amazing facts, Virtual Small Fry School makes learning about sea animals easy and exciting for little ones. Kids will be inspired to care for the ocean and explore the wonders of Alaska’s sea life. By the end of each episode, 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!
In the description of each episode you’ll find a link to an overview of the week's topic, as well as suggested activities and crafts.
Subscribe to the Alaska SeaLife KIDS YouTube page now for more underwater adventures every week!
Why Small Fry School is Perfect for Kids:
- FREE, fun, short episodes (2-5 minutes) great for preschoolers • Learn about sea animals and the ocean
- Fun movement activities and games for kids to do along with the show
- Unique learning opportunities that can only be found in Alaska
- A great way to start conversations about caring for our environment
Episodes and Activities
January: The ABCs of the Seas
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“F” is for Flying, Floating, Feathered Puffins
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“D” is for Dancing, Diving Ducks
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“L” is for Leaping, Listening, Learning Sea Lions
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“S” is for Silver, Swimming Salmon
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December: Hide and Seek
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Hide With a Wolf Eel
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Dress Up With Decorator Crabs
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Change Like An Octopus
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Blend In Like a Ringed Seal
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November: Animals Like You and Me
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Meet One Special Seal: Asiqtuq
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Meet a Wildlife Veterinarian: Fingers, Flippers, and Paws
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Learn How to Do the Seal Hop with the Qutecak NAtive Youth Olympics Team
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October: Squishy, Prickly, and Sticky!
Squishy Sea Stars
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Prickly Urchins & Squishy Anemones
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Sticky Octopus
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Squishy, Prickly, and Sticky Game!
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November
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December
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January
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February
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Virtual Visits for All Ages
Virtual Visits bring you an inside look at the animals and staff that contribute every day to the mission of the Alaska SeaLife Center. Whether you consider yourself an ASLC amateur or an "a-fish-ionado," there is always something to discover!
Weekly Virtual Visit episodes available now on the ASLC Facebook and Youtube pages!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch new and previously aired episodes at any time:
https://www.youtube.com/user/AKSeaLifeCenter
Virtual Visits are made possible from generous support from Royal Caribbean Group.
Teachers & Groups, please visit our Distance Learning page to find out about group programs.
