Materials
blue paper
crayons
sand
glue
selection of trash and natural items that may be found in the
sand or water at the beach (plastic soda bottles, pieces of
crumpled paper, Popsicle (c) sticks, plastic water jug lids,
straws, snack bags or wrappers, shells, rocks, and starfish)
sand pails
Instructions
1. Show the children the bouquet and ask what colors and shapes they see.
Where can we find flowers? Does anyone have flowers at home? Why are
there so many different kinds of beautiful flowers?
2. Choose an attractive flower such as a lily and have the children describe its
appearance. Write these words on a white board or poster. Point out features
such as the stem, leaves, petals, and stamen. Add these to your written list.
3. Next, hand the flower to the first child in the circle and invite her to examine
it closely, to smell, touch, and even "listen to" it. Explain that when she hears
the bell (or some other kind of signal you give) she will pass the flower to the
next child in the circle.
4. Allow each child to hold and look at the flower. After it has gone around the
circle, distribute the rest of the flowers so that each child has one in hand.
Invite the children to gaze at their flowers in silence until they hear the bell.
Now ask them to share their comments. What does your flower smell like?
How does it feel to touch it? What color is your flower?
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* You could also break the circle into groups of two, three, or four children and
have these smaller groups share a single flower.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the children accurately describe the flowers?
* Can the children name the various parts of the flowers?
