We live on Cape Cod and love shells. Let's find some special ones to paint and keep!
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Shell Paintings
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To explore the beach and find shellto paint
MA Guidelines/Standards:
RI.PK.2. With prompting and support, recall important facts from an informational text after hearing it read aloud.
SL.PK.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
PreK-PS1-2 (MA). Investigate natural and human-made objects to describe, compare, sort and classify objects based on observable physical characteristics, uses, and whether something is manufactured or occurs in nature.
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
To work on our fine motor skills and to feel different textures. Some are smooth.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/Ya_Yya021V8 - Summer Wonders read aloud by Ms. Julia
Materials:
Shells
Paint brush
Acrylic paint (any paint you have is fine but acrylic will show up the best)
Small cup of water and towel to wash and dry off brush
Activity (Procedure):
Go on a walk on the beach.
Search for shells and try to find ones that are still whole.
Rinse them off and let them dry outside.
While your shells are drying watch the read aloud video and talk about what you saw at the beach and in the book.
Decorate your shells with paint.
Activity Wrap Up:
Let the shells dry and place them on display for your family to see inside or outside.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
See how they are using the paint brush. Are they being gentle and using brush strokes?
Ask what colors they choose.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can paint rocks and maybe a dried up crab shell also.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure there isn't anything on the shells that will make the paint peel off.
They must be clean and dry before painting.
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Shell Paintings
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To explore the beach and find shellto paint
MA Guidelines/Standards:
RI.PK.2. With prompting and support, recall important facts from an informational text after hearing it read aloud.
SL.PK.6. Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
PreK-PS1-2 (MA). Investigate natural and human-made objects to describe, compare, sort and classify objects based on observable physical characteristics, uses, and whether something is manufactured or occurs in nature.
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
To work on our fine motor skills and to feel different textures. Some are smooth.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/Ya_Yya021V8 - Summer Wonders read aloud by Ms. Julia
Materials:
Shells
Paint brush
Acrylic paint (any paint you have is fine but acrylic will show up the best)
Small cup of water and towel to wash and dry off brush
Activity (Procedure):
Go on a walk on the beach.
Search for shells and try to find ones that are still whole.
Rinse them off and let them dry outside.
While your shells are drying watch the read aloud video and talk about what you saw at the beach and in the book.
Decorate your shells with paint.
Activity Wrap Up:
Let the shells dry and place them on display for your family to see inside or outside.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
See how they are using the paint brush. Are they being gentle and using brush strokes?
Ask what colors they choose.
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can paint rocks and maybe a dried up crab shell also.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure there isn't anything on the shells that will make the paint peel off.
They must be clean and dry before painting.
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