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Basket of Sea Shells
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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Enhancing Expressive Arts
This product introduces children to a variety of materials and textures, sparking creativity in expressive arts and design, perfect for encouraging artistic expression.
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Mathematical Pattern Recognition
By arranging these shells, children can notice and create patterns, enhancing their mathematical skills through hands-on learning and visual engagement.
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Exploration of Natural Materials
These shells provide a tactile experience that encourages children to explore and appreciate the natural world, promoting sensory development and curiosity.
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Imaginative Play and Learning
The varied sizes and shapes of the shells stimulate imaginative play, allowing children to invent countless uses and stories, thus developing their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Supports Early Years Curriculum
Aligned with the EYFS curriculum, this resource supports key developmental areas such as arts, maths, and exploration, valuable for any early years setting.
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Basket of Sea Shells
An exceptional collection of diverse shells ideal for educational play and expressive arts projects.
Overview
This set of assorted sea shells in a natural basket supports a wide range of educational activities, from art projects to exploratory play in sand. Offering tactile and visual stimuli, these shells enhance sensory experiences and foster creativity.
Ideal for use in settings that embrace a nature-themed curriculum, the variety in shape and size of each shell ensures that children remain engaged and curious. This resource can be used to discuss natural sciences, art, and even mathematics as children categorise and count their treasures.
Furthermore, practitioners can incorporate these shells into storytelling or thematic lessons, making learning both dynamic and enjoyable. Perfect for any early years classroom, each shell serves as a catalyst for discovery and artistic expression.
Supports the National Curriculum
EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
Promotes pretend play.
EYFS, Mathematics
Notice patterns and arrange things in a pattern.
EYFS, Expressive Arts & Design
Introduces children to different materials and textures.
Technical Summary
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10
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Suitable for age 3 years and up
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