Every year when we go on our field trip to the beach, the students spend some time beach combing and collecting shells, sea glass, crab shells, and anything else interesting (and hopefully not stinky). And each year, we make an art project with our finds.
This year, we purchased 5" x 7" canvases and let each student paint their own sand and water. We then used real sea sponges to blot the white waves crashing on the shore. Last, they added their beach discoveries onto the sand, and we placed them in the halls to enjoy for a while before they took them home. It is good to have visual reminders of time well spent together.
And here are a few of our past endeavors with links to more photos and instructions.
