Mermaids: the Real Story

 If you saw the movie or heard the story of Ariel, then you know something about mermaids. Dive deeper about their history and fascination with the following activities.

CONNECT:

• Get the truth about mermaids at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWAY1EaEzlk
• Read mermaid tales (not tails) from around the world at https://www.yunastories.com/blog/reading-for-kids/stories/mermaid-tales-around-the-world
• Discover how mermaids are portrayed in popular culture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DUrrabtuxo

 

CREATE:

• Get crafty with mermaid crafts at https://studiodiy.com/mermaid-crafts/
• Plan a mermaid party with these games and other activities at https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/15-mermaid-party-games-activities/
• Try these fun mermaid beach activities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHBx1ciEdp8

 

CARE:

• Learn how to be a water safety hero at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8EnnUaHK4k
• Don’t get fooled by mermaid hoaxes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7EQnlNxXE
• Manatees are sometimes mistaken for mermaids. See how to save a manatee “mermaid” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEGgGNUy38M

 

CAREER:

Want to make a splash with a mermaid/merman career? You could perform in a sea-based show, write or tell stories about them, create art with mermaid motifs, or even manufacture and sell mermaid items. Here are a few samples.

• Mermaid-related careers: https://www.mermapp.com/mermaid-career-guide
• Professional mermaids: https://www.sheroesentertainment.com/so-cal-mermaids
• Mermaid summer job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRlTUDLG9AY