What to do 1. If possible, take children to the beach to collect seashells. Otherwise, provide the children with a variety of small seashells. 2. Give the children Styrofoam wreaths to paint with tempera paints in any color they choose. 3. When the wreaths are dry, invite the children to glue shells all over them. 4. Help children tie a raffia ribbon into a bow to glue at the top or bottom of the wreath. More to do Blocks: Build pretend sand castles with blocks. Dramatic play: Create a beach in the classroom by laying a blue sheet on the floor as the ocean, and setting up a lifeguard chair. Give the children beach towels, sunglasses, and empty bottles of sunscreen. Science: Examine different kinds of seashells.
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