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What is the first thing the child does when they hear 'It's a seashell day!'?
What is the first thing the child does when they hear 'It's a seashell day!'?
- Rushing down the path (correct)
- Packs their pail and shovel
- Puts on their swimsuit
- Goes to sleep
The child finds a penny on the beach.
The child finds a penny on the beach.
False (B)
What does the child hear when they hold the shell to their ear?
What does the child hear when they hold the shell to their ear?
The ocean
The child's shell is ______ and ______.
The child's shell is ______ and ______.
Match the following items to their descriptions in the story.
Match the following items to their descriptions in the story.
Flashcards
Seashell Day
Seashell Day
A special day for collecting seashells at the beach.
Herring gulls
Herring gulls
Birds commonly found near the beach, often seen in flocks.
Listening to a shell
Listening to a shell
The idea that seashells can echo ocean sounds when held to the ear.
Types of shells
Types of shells
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Collecting shells
Collecting shells
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Study Notes
Seashell Day Activities
- Child and mother experience a seashell hunt at the beach.
- Child excitedly anticipates the seashell hunt, rushing down the path.
- They encounter different types of shells, including tiny silvery pearls and larger brown shells with twirls.
- Shells are carefully identified and analyzed for their distinctive features.
- Mother emphasizes the importance of returning shells to their natural habitat in the ocean.
- The child learns to appreciate the unique nature of each shell.
Beach Exploration Details
- Child eagerly collects shells with a pail and shovel.
- Child's toes become wet in the sand.
- A considerable wave temporarily prevents further digging; the child requests the wave to recede.
- Unearthing different types of shells from the wet sand is noted.
- Herring gulls observed flocking on the beach.
- Shell features like bumps, lumps, spines, and shines are perceived.
- One shell found was characterized as a silvery pearl; another, as a brown shell with a twirling curl.
- The child counts progressively to four shells.
Key Themes
- Respect for nature: Emphasized by returning shells to the sea.
- Sensory exploration: Experiencing the cool, wet sand and the salty breeze.
- Discovery and wonder: Identifying and appreciating the different shells.
- Emotional connection: The child and mother share an emotional experience.
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