Games from 2026-08-01

Unscramble each word. The theme connects them all.

1. EAHLSSEL (A treasure washed up on the shore)
2. SIBLAOTA (A vessel that catches the wind)
3. HFITSRAS (A five-armed creature of the ocean floor)
4. IOTWDRFDO (Timber carried in by the waves)
5. NSBKNDAA (A shallow ridge of sand in the water)
6. LRUAIDEGF (The watchful protector on the beach)

Cut out the cards, shuffle them face down, and find the pairs.

Circle your answers, then check them at the bottom of the page.

1. Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
   A) Atlantic OceanB) Indian OceanC) Pacific OceanD) Arctic Ocean
2. What is the name of the famous lighthouse at Alexandria, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
   A) Pharos of AlexandriaB) Colossus of RhodesC) Tower of BabelD) Beacon of Carthage
3. In the 1975 film Jaws, on which fictional island does the story take place?
   A) NantucketB) Martha's VineyardC) Amity IslandD) Block Island
4. Which singer recorded the classic 1966 hit 'Sloop John B'?
   A) The Mamas & the PapasB) The Beach BoysC) Simon & GarfunkelD) The Byrds
5. What does a nautical mile measure?
   A) The depth of the seaB) A unit of distance at sea equal to about 1.15 land milesC) The speed of a shipD) The height of ocean waves

Complete each saying, then check the answers at the bottom.

1. “Any port in…”
2. “A rising tide lifts…”
3. “Still waters…”
4. “There are plenty more fish…”
5. “He that would go to sea for pleasure…”
6. “The sea refuses…”