Description
This beach day classroom transformation includes a variety of themed activities to support an amazingly fun day of learning! We’ve done the heavy lifting and included everything you need for beach day – from a parent note template to a student completion certificate, and all the fun activities in between!
Need a fun way to end the school year?
Theme days are a fun change from the routine. With this pack, it will be quick and easy to implement with simple prep!
Want motivating skill review activities?
All of the activities are tied to standards and designed with second grade skill review in mind! Students won’t even know they are learning and reviewing because it’s fun!
Looking for an affordable celebration?
Between this pack and a trip to the dollar store, you’ll have an exciting celebration that isn’t rough on your wallet.
BEACH DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED (300+ PAGES)
Morning Work
- Beach I Spy & graphing page
Read Aloud: Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach
- Comprehension questions
- Worksheet options: Character traits, sequencing, making connections, collective nouns, compare & contrast, “how to” writing prompts
Small Group activities
- Vowel team and r-controlled partner games
- Beach mini book
Writing
- Beach day postcards
Literacy Centers
- Crabs on the beach center – multisyllabic words
- Sandcastles center – synonyms
- Popsicle puzzles – diphthongs
- Scuba dive center – expanding sentences
- Sequencing center – sea turtles
Brain Break
- Ocean animal movement cards
Math Lesson
- Marina measuring
- Arrays of sunshine
- Seaside subtraction – 2-digit with regrouping
Math Centers
- Beach logic puzzles
- Ocean animal Toothy – word problems
- Worksheet options: shell shapes, flip flop fractions, beach day basics (money)
Science
- Jellyfish passage, report booklet, QR code videos
- Seashell investigation
Art
- Rainbow scales – celery stamping
- Directed drawings
Extras & Management
- Beach bingo activity
- Beach decorations idea list, banners
- Certificate, parent note, brag tag, snack tag
- Posters and checklist
- Palm tree behavior system
Classroom teachers are already loving this resource!
“BIG WOW on the beach day activities! I’m thinking this may extend to the whole week before our four day Easter break!” – Alyssa
I can’t wait to hear how beach day goes with your students! Send me a message after you download and let me know about your special day. Happy teaching!
Shayna C. –
This was a fun day for my students and they loved the classroom transformation and all of the engaging activities that came with! So much fun!
Golden Thread Learning Co –
This resource was exactly what I needed! It’s clear, well-organized, and easy to use. The directions were straightforward, and everything was ready to print and go—saving me so much prep time. My students were highly engaged and the activities aligned perfectly with our standards. I really appreciate the thoughtful design and attention to detail. Highly recommend this product and will definitely be checking out more resources from this seller!
Gabriela R. –
This was a great resource that helped out my class. It was well made. Thank you.
toni C. –
This made my life easy! The students loved coming in to our beach themed classroom party.
Angie –
Hello Toni,
Thank you for this feedback! It’s very important to me that everything we create makes teaching better for you and your students.
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– Angie Olson
Lucky Little Learners
Alexandra Jaworska –
This was such a fun resource for an ocean and beach-themed classroom day! There were so many engaging activities to choose from, and my students loved the whole theme. It made the end of the year feel extra special while still keeping students learning and involved. Such a fun way to celebrate the end of the year!
Herjote A. –
So many fun ideas and activities for June! My students especially loved the jellyfish activities!
Ryann J. –
Loved the activities in this resource for our beach day they were great
Angie –
Hi Ryann,
Thanks for your feedback! It’s so important to me that everything we create makes your teaching life better.
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Thank you for being part of our community!
– Angie Olson
Lucky Little Learners
Hanna Q. –
Every year we have a beach day at the end of the year and my students and I love this resource! We always enjoy learning about all the sea critters and life this resource has to offer. The decor is a plus as well.