As We Go - Beach Vacation

It's been a while since I posted.  Here's why: 

VACATION!!!

We spent a week at the Jersey Shore... and then another week recovering from the colds we brought back from dear ol' Dirty Jersey.  

In between fist pumps at Seaside we did some crafting and some learning on the go.

Paper Plate Smiley Sun - 

paper plate, markers, construction paper, glue

I am so proud of the daddy for letting Big Boy do his own thing.  I have a bad habit of correcting his crafts.  Sure all the triangle sun rays were glued in one spot in the center of the sun by the time he was finished... but this is a toddler project after all.

Wildlife Observation - 

At the beach we found and compared footprints made by people, gulls, and sandpipers.  We also watched crabs and clams burry themselves back under the sand every time the waves uncovered them.  We made sure to address why it's such a good idea for the small crabs and clams to hide under the sand... so they don't get eaten!

Paper Plate Fishy - 

paper plate, paint, glue, seashell (fin)

Rock and Shell Painting-

rocks and shells from the beach, card stock, paint

I just love how Big Boy's painting came out.  This one is going in a frame.  It was a fun craft to explore textures and colors... a great use for our beach treasures!

Math Lesson? 

Physics?

All the rides and games from the boardwalk were awesome new experiences, and maybe on some deep subconscious level they paved the way for future mathematical thought processes!

Reading - 

Before leaving for our trip I hit up the library and found a bunch of beach themed books.  I think we touched each one at least once.  But sitting still was very hard.

1.    Sea, Sand, Me; Patricia Hubbell

2.    At the Beach; Anne and Harlow Rockwell

3.    At the Beach; Dana Rau

4.    If You See a Whale; Powell

5.    Bats at the Beach; Brian Lies

6.    Beach Feet; Kiyomi Konagaya

7.    Biscuit’s Day at the Beach; Alyssa Capucilli