Lets Go To The

Beach
By: Carlie Capponi & Sara Millar

Literacy Activities

Beach Read
Beach Day by Mercer Mayer
Modeled Reading: During circle time, the students
will be engaging by thinking aloud and predicting
what is going to happen next in the book.
Learn about rhymes in book
Discuss the characters, plot, setting, etc.

Standard
1.3.K.C. Identify literacy elements (characters,
setting, problems) in stories.
1.3.K.D. Recognize literacy devices (e.g. rhyming,
alliteration).

Picture/Word Association
Beach themed pictures will be provided with descriptive
word
The students must look at the picture and find that object
wherever it is located in the classroom
Optimal Learning Stages: I do, We do, They do.
I do Show the children what activity we are doing and
demonstrate how to do it.
We do Engage children in activity and guide them on what
is to be done
They do Review activity with children then proceed to let
them do it on their own

Standard
1.5.K.D Write using illustrations and descriptive words.

Writing Assignments

Pale & Shovel

Students will be provided with a pale and shovel cut out
Guided (Interactive): The students will be asked to write
their name on the pale and shovel that is provided as
best as they can. Teacher assistance will be available for
guidance.
A name tag for each student will be available for further
reference
Standard
1.4.K.A: Write, dictate or illustrate to convey ideas for a
specific purpose.

Flippy Floppy
Independent: From prior knowledge on the theme,
students will be asked to independently write on
cut out flip flops including their name and
something they like to do at the beach.
A list of words will be provided for assistance on
spelling
Standards
1.5.K.F Use grade appropriate conventions of
language when writing and editing, with adult
assistance

Word Work
Assignments

Beach Ball
Large group activity
In this activity students will roll or toss the beach
ball and the student who catches it will pick one
sight word to read. If they can not the teacher will
direct the student on how to sound out and they
will toss to the next person.
Standard
1.1.K.B Employ word recognition
Demonstrate phonological awareness through the
segmenting and blending of phonemes

Sand Box
Small group activity
Hands-on, interactive activity for children to work
on their phonics and phonemes and also practice
writing their letters
Standard
1.1.K.B Employ word recognition techniques
Demonstrates phonological awareness through the
segmenting and blending phonemes of phonemes

Technology
Enhancement

iSand Beach
Used to enhance word work by allowing students
to trace phonemes and phonics in the sand.
This app can also be used for those who is
sensitive to touch sand, but can still get the full
effect.
Standards:
1.9.K.A Gain information using media and
technology resources with adult assistance
1.9.K.B Identify different types of media

Lolas Beach Puzzle

Designed to help childrens cognitive thinking and motor
skills
Voice guidance throughout the game that is available in
10 languages
Animated and colorful
3 different levels of difficulty
Standards:
1.9.K.A Gain information using media and technology
resources with adult assistance
1.9.K.B Identify different types of media

Diverse Learners
Actively Engaged:
Keep the children active during lessons and activities so
that they dont lose interest in what materials are being
presented

Pictures:
Using pictures as visual aids for diverse learners to help
them understand the concepts of reading and writing

Skills and Practice:

Reviewing colors, understanding of the story, and
repeating the first letter of a word to help diverse
learners to gain knowledge
Activities can be found in the back of Beach Day by
Mercer Mayer