A collection of seashells, whether gathered on the beach or bought, will introduce children to the natural world around them and offer a host of creative activities.
Adult-led activities
Home bodies
Every seashell was once the home of a sea creature. Help the children to understand this through observation, stories and rhymes.
Key learning intentions
To explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in two or three dimensions Adult:child ratio 1: up to six
Resources
*Access to view some live crustaceans, molluscs and water reptiles either on the beach or in an aquarium *at least one copy of Sandcastle by Mick Inkpen (Hodder Children's Books, 3.99) *selection of seashells gathered from the beach or bought (www.homecrafts. co.uk) *warm soapy water *small hoops for sorting *crayons and paper for shell rubbings *modelling clay or plasticine for shell imprints *glue for joining two/three shells together *collage feathers (www.bakerross. co.uk) *wool *varnish Activity content
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