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Ocean Meets Sky
Last updated Thursday, May 8, 2025
Author: Terry and Eric Fan
Date of Publication: 2018
ISBN: 148147037X
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: May 2025
Synopsis:
Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky; where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float.
Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself!
And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was looking for.
| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Have you been on a trip to visit the ocean or sea?
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What did you see on your visit? Sand, water, sun?
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Why do you like to visit the ocean or sea?
Vocabulary
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Sea: a general name for the body of salt water that covers the greater part of the surface of the Earth.
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Sky: the air or space above the earth which appears to arch over it.
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Boat: a small watercraft used for fun or for carrying small loads.
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Journey: Traveling from one place to another usually takes a long time.
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Whale: Large aquatic animals that live in most of the world's oceans and seas.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Where did Finn live? And Who did Finn miss?
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What did Finn ask the Golden fish?
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Where did the Golden Fish take Finn?
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What did Finn see in the ocean?
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What did Finn's mother make for dinner?
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| Craft ideas: |
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In the story, Finn described all the things he saw in the ocean. Have you been to the ocean or read about the ocean? What did you see? Did you see fish or a boat? On construction paper, please draw a time you either read or visited the ocean or sea? Or, what do you imagine you would see in the ocean?
Materials needed: Construction paper, slim markers, crayons, stencil, and scissors.
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Use the craft supplies provided to create a Mother’s Day card for a family member. They will love it!
One option is create rainbow paper flowers, as shown at https://twitchetts.com/2017/03/construction-paper-rainbow-flowers.htm
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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