Hello. I am Tami from Kamp Kindergarten. I am going to be discussing a topic near and
dear to most teachers at this time of year---Spring Break.
No matter
how much we love our little learners, most teachers are more than ready for
Spring Break when it finally arrives. I
know that was certainly the case for me.
Then, when I was on break, what was on my mind? School, of course. Specifically, what activities could I plan to
make the final weeks fun for my students?
Whether we stay home and recharge or spend a few days away, we still
think of our little ones.
While
Georgia is a large state, we are blessed to be located within reasonable
driving distance of several desirable vacation destinations. Forests,
mountains, caverns, lakes, beaches, and even Orlando, FL tourist destinations
can be reached in a day’s drive from most Georgia locations.
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| Shell Sorting |
One simple
way to use the shells is in a tray or container of sand. Children can sort the shells, order them by
size, or simply enjoy the sensory aspect of touching the shells and sand or moving
the shells about in the sand.
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| Putting Shells in Numerical Order |
Use a
Sharpie and write letters or numbers in the shells.
Turn the shells over and place them in the sand so the writing is not visible. If you like, you may bury them in the sand so students dig through the sand and search for the shells. After finding the shells, students place them in alphabetical or numerical order in the sand.
Turn the shells over and place them in the sand so the writing is not visible. If you like, you may bury them in the sand so students dig through the sand and search for the shells. After finding the shells, students place them in alphabetical or numerical order in the sand.
PLEASE
NOTE: The writing will not come off the
shells. Consider that when selecting
ones you want to use for these activities.
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| Using Shells to Practice Addition Facts |
You may
write an addition or subtraction equation on one shell and the sum or
difference on another. Put the shells in the sand tray and let students search
for the shells. After finding the
shells, students match the equations to the answers.
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| Using Shells to Make Words for CVCe Ocean Write the Room FREEBIE |
Shells with
letters may be used for word work and word building activities. You may use any word cards you already have
in your classroom. Click on the links to
download the free cards pictured.
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| Using Shells to Spell Words for CVC Spell the Room FREEBIE |
Shells may
also be used in lieu of clips to mark answers on clip cards. You may use clip cards you already have in
your classroom or click on the links to download the free cards pictured.
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| Using Shells to Mark Responses for Kids at the Beach Subtraction Center |
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| Using Shells to Mark Responses for CVC Clip Cards FREEBIE |
I hope these
seashell activities are fun for you and your little ones.
I want to wish you and your little learners a wonderful Spring Break. I hope all of you come back refreshed and ready to enjoy your last few weeks together.
I want to wish you and your little learners a wonderful Spring Break. I hope all of you come back refreshed and ready to enjoy your last few weeks together.
Happy
Spring!
