Recently my wonderful sister in law gathered these beautiful white shells and posted them to me as she knows me well, and also that shells are harder to come by where we live. The girls love plain with natural objects and we have made natural discovery baskets and interest tables in the past. After playing with these in the sand and water for a while I thought we could make them into a permanent resource for our playful literacy activities!
What they are learning while they play:
literacy: letter recognition, matching upper and lower case letters, sounding out letters phonetically, forming 2 and 3 letter words (CV and CVC words), beginning to recognise small words independently, be able to sound out small words
motor skills: fine motor skills in picking up and turning over small shells, playing with rice in handfuls and scoops
social skills: turn taking, playing according to rules, sharing
Niccola Drake says
I love this idea! I spent hours today setting up my discovery table at school as we getting ready for the school year. I will definitely be doing this activity. Thanks for sharing. Niccolahttp://niccolaontuesday.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/inexpensive-holiday-fun.html?m=1
School Sparks Renee says
This is a fantastic activity. I love the way you summarize what children learn at the end of your blogs. I’ll keep reading your site for more great ideas. Thanks, Renee
Naomi @ Upcycled Creatively says
I love this idea, very sensory. Bum! hee hee 🙂
PragmaticMom says
It’s official: my son just saw this and said, “Oh cool!” He can read but it still intrigues him (he’s 8).
Helen Cross says
I love this idea. Thanks for sharing your great ideas, they are always a big hit with my own child and the children I mind. You have inspired me so much.
Emma @mummymummymum says
This would be perfect for S, thanks Anna!
Sustainable Childcare Resources says
Love this Idea will be using soon….. Thank You!
WOW Guides says
Hi Anna,
I adore this specific idea. Glad that you discussing the excellent concepts. Thanks.