Materials
construction paper
markers
paint and brushes
images of people in season appropriate clothing
small adult-sized or large child-sized swimming trunks, sweaters, pants,raincoats, winter coats, and so on
Instructions
l Make sure the table is filled with sand and
fresh water. Sprinkle seashells in the sand.
What To Do
1. Ask the children if they have ever made
sandcastles at the beach.
2. Discuss the children's experiences, and ask what they used to make their
sandcastles.
3. Show the children the materials at the sand and water table. Encourage the
children to pretend that the sand and water table is a beach. Have them use
shovels and pails to build sandcastles. They can use the seashells to decorate
their sandcastles.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
l Spread beach towels on the floor around the sand and water table. This will
keep the floor clean and add a fun atmosphere.
Poem
A Grand Castle by Laura Wynkoop
Let's go to the beach, it's a bright summer day!
Let's play by the water for hours.
We'll make a grand castle from water and sand
With a drawbridge and lots of tall towers.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Are the children able to use tools to build sandcastles?
l Can the children describe what they enjoy about sandcastles?
