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Free activity booklets for every age.

Four printable booklets about plastic pollution for pupils aged 4 to 17 — from colouring and counting in the early years to data, policy and campaigning at secondary. Download them free and print as many copies as you need.

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The booklets

Pick the right one for your class

Each booklet is a PDF you can print at school or at home.

Ages 4–6

Little Sea Explorers

Early years & Key Stage 1

Colour, count, trace and sing. Spot the plastic, find the kinder swap, make a paper plate jellyfish and sign a sea promise.

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16 pages · 630 KB

Ages 7–9

Ocean Heroes

Key Stage 2

Puzzles, facts and challenges: a bottle's journey to the sea, UK sea animals, a classroom plastic count, beach clean maths and a no-sew T-shirt bag.

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20 pages · 924 KB

Ages 10–13

Plastic Detectives

Key Stages 2–3

Investigate the evidence: microplastics, the food chain, a beach survey to chart, the maths of reusable swaps, a class debate and a plan to cut plastic at school.

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20 pages · 865 KB

Ages 14–17

Ocean Advocates

Key Stage 4 & sixth form

Science, data, policy and campaigning: polymer chemistry, bioplastics, a microplastics practical, UK plastics policy, spotting greenwashing and writing to your MP.

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20 pages · 921 KB

Ready for lessons

Activities span science, geography, maths, English, art and more. Work through a booklet in order, or pick the pages that fit your lessons.

Answers and notes included

Every booklet ends with answers and notes for teachers and parents, so it's easy to pick up and use.

A certificate to finish

Each one closes with a certificate to celebrate what pupils have learned.

How it works

Three steps, no sign-up

  1. Download

    Choose the booklet for your pupils' age and download the PDF.

  2. Print and share

    Print as many copies as you need. The booklets are free to print and share for learning.

  3. Ask us anything

    Questions about the booklets? Email us at info@saveourseas.org.uk.

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