Teacher’s Guide

What Do We See by the Seashore?

May/June 2010

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Clifford’s Rhyme Time!Poems, songs, and fingerplays to enhance this month’s themes.

What Did You See by the Seashore?(Sing to the tune of “The Bear Went Over the Mountain”)

(Child’s name) went down to the seashore,

(Child’s name) went down to the seashore,

(Child’s name) went down to the seashore,

To see what he/she could see,

To see what he/she could see,

To see what he/she could see.

(Child’s name) went down to the seashore,

Let’s hear what he/she could see!

(Have the child name a seashore item. Sing again,

inserting a new child’s name.)

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What Do We See by the Seashore?• Phonological Awareness• Healthy Behaviors• Rhythm and Movement

Who Takes Care of You?• Verbal Expression• Creativity & Self-Expression• Culture

Phonological AwarenessRead the issue once through for pleasure. Then point out

the heading. Explain that a tongue twister is a sentence

that is hard to say, usually because many of the words

have the same sounds. Read the first caption aloud

slowly, emphasizing each /s/ and /sh/ sound, and ask

children which sounds they hear the most. Have children

repeat the sentence, emphasizing the same sounds. Use

a similar procedure for each caption.

Art/Health: Sunscreen SafetyMATERIALS: construction paper, scissors, crayons,

watercolors, brushes

• This easy project shows the importance of using

sunscreen. First, cut a paper

doll shape for each child and

invite children to decorate it

to look like themselves. They

can add facial features, hair,

and a swimsuit.

• Next, have children use a

white crayon as “sunscreen,”

covering every bit of exposed “skin” with the crayon.

• Finally, have children paint over their dolls with red

watercolor. The paint won’t stick to spots where the

sunscreen was applied thoroughly. But uncovered spots

will turn red with “sunburn.” Ouch!

Physical Development: Do the Seashore Shuffle MATERIALS: CD player, music• Turn on some music and have a seashore-animal dance

party! When the music is fast, children can scurry like

crabs. When the music is medium tempo, children can

“swim” like fish, clap their “flippers” like seals, or “fly”

like seagulls. When the music is slow, children can take a

break and sit still—like clams!

Read Together

Activity Time

Verbal ExpressionRead the words thank you in the first caption and show

children that the phrase appears in yellow throughout

the issue. Then explain that Emily Elizabeth will be giving

children directions to say thank you in different ways.

Read the first caption and directions, and have children

respond by roaring “thank you!” Use the same procedure

for each caption.

Art: Give Someone a HandMATERIALS: small paper plates, paint, ribbon, hole

puncher, glue, various collage materials

• This craft makes a perfect keepsake for moms and

dads. Give each child a paper plate and have children

decorate the rim with lace, bric-a-brac, glitter, and so on.

• Paint the palm side of

children’s hands and have

each child press on the

center of the plate to make a

handprint. Write “For all you

do” above the print, and “you

deserve a hand!” beneath it.

• Label the back with the child’s

name and the date. Then punch a hole in the top and

string with ribbon for hanging. If you like, you can glue

a bow on the bottom.

Social Studies: Many ThanksMATERIALS: no supplies needed• In the issue, children practiced saying “thank you” in

many different ways. Now invite them to surprise their

moms, dads, and other caregivers by learning to say

it in different languages! Tell children the name of

each language as you teach the phrase. For instance:

in French, you say merci; in Spanish, you say gracias;

in Swahili, you say asante; in Japanese, it’s arigato.

Read Together

Activity Time

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You care for me as I grow.

You do so much—this I know.

So here are little things I’ll do,

To show you that I love you too.

Pick a petal and I’ll do

what it says!

You care for me as I grow.

You do so much—this I know.

So here are little things I’ll do,

To show you that I love you too.

Pick a petal and I’ll do

what it says!

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I will help set

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I will clean up

my toys.