KIDS HOPE AUS. THEMED MENTOR HOUR BEACHES

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1 KIDS HOPE AUS. THEMED MENTOR HOUR BEACHES LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES Books are a great way to introduce a new unit, so visit your local or school library to find some books to read each week with your child. A story book can sometimes inspire a new area of interest for you to explore with your child.

2 WORD SEARCH At the Beach V E V D B S N I H P L O D L E V O H S J F N B V R G V S O U V E N I R S R K E E L I A Q C E Y R H C A E B E L T R Y M L I L T K I A I D E L T S A C D N A S Z L A E H L W R R P E N I H S N U S X P R Y P R I A A W E I G D R A O B F R U S L F L O N W T A K V B N D E E W A E S D A I E H G D E L T R I B I F L I P F L O P S W S S R R I S L A R E H V L O O P B T H O S U A S C L F A P Y A S X A S W C S S T E I O L E D I E N H Z N I U C I S E E H S T B I C M V F W T S A R F G C E V O C S S Q D R G L P E K I A L E C S V E T A A B O E E O N N N G G C L T S B A F Y E L J J X A G H B D R U G O P A O W I D B G G V R M T A O B L I A S C S F R L N C N F L O G I N I M A T G R X E Y C T A J U G G A S E A S H E L L Q D Q A F V S U S S H E L B Y A L E X A N D R A N K T O P S U N S C R E E N W U M B R E L L A

3 At the Beach ATLANTIC OCEAN LIFEGUARD SHOVEL BATHING SUITS MINI GOLF SOUVENIRS BEACH TOWEL MYRTLE BEACH SPLASH PARK BOARDWALK PAIL SUNGLASSES CARIBBEAN RESORT POOL SUNSCREEN DOLPHINS SAILBOAT SUNSHINE FISHING PIER SANDCASTLE SURFBOARD FLIP FLOPS SANDY TOES UMBRELLA ICE CREAM SEASHELL WATER SLIDE JELLYFISH SEAWEED WAVES LAZY RIVER LIFE VEST SHELBY ALEXANDRA SHORELINE

4 GAMES Beach Race use a dice and markers to play this game with your child, talking about the different objects as you go.

5 MATHS ACTIVITIES Beach Ball Maths This game reinforces the skill of quickly recalling basic addition and subtraction facts. What you ll need: - An inflated beach ball - Permanent marker (black or dark blue) Here s How to Do It Divide the ball into large sections with a permanent marker. In each section write a numeral. Toss the ball to another player or up in the air and catch. Locate the sections in which the player s thumb has landed, and remember the numeral. Toss the ball again and note where the catcher s thumb lands. Add or subtract these numerals. Keep playing! Extensions of the Game Increase the difficulty by using larger numbers to add and subtract, or by multiplying the numbers.

6 Maths Count and Colour

7 Maths Addition and Subtraction Write a plus(+) or a minus(-) sign in the circle to make the number sentence true. 4 1 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1

8 Maths Addition and Subtraction

9 SCIENCE ACTIVITIES Salt water vs. Fresh Water Talk about the differences between salt water and fresh water. Have kids taste a little bit of each type of water. Test out floating items in both types of water. Have children guess if the object will sink or float. Salt water is heavier than fresh water, so very light things will float in both. Things that are heavy will sink in both. Some items to try: Eggs - Eggs will sink in fresh water, but float in salt water. Soap - Soap will sink in fresh water, but float in salt water.

10 Build a Table-top Hovercraft An old CD or DVD disc A 9 balloon A pop-top cap from a liquid soap bottle or a water bottle A hot glue gun 1. If you are using the cap from a water bottle, cover the center hole of the CD with a piece of tape and poke about 6 holes in the tape with a push-pin or small nail. This will slow down the flow of air and allow your hovercraft to hover longer. 2. Use the hot glue gun to glue the cap to the center of the CD or DVD disc. Create a good seal to keep air from escaping. 3. Blow up the balloon all the way and pinch the neck of it. (Don t tie it.) 4. Make sure the pop-top is closed and fit the neck of the balloon over the pop-up portion of the cap. (This is usually easier with 2 people) 5. That s it! When your ready to commence hovering, simply put the craft on a smooth surface and pop the top open.

11 The air flow created by the balloon causes a cushion of moving air between the disc and the surface. This lifts the CD and reduces the friction which allows the disc to hover freely. Large scale hovercraft are capable of traveling over land, snow and water. The project above is a DEMONSTRATION. To make it a true experiment, you can try to answer these questions: 1. Does the size of the balloon affect the CDs ability to hover? 2. Does a helium balloon work better than an air filled balloon? 3. Do larger discs make better hovercrafts (plastic picnic plates, old record albums)?

12 BEACH SAFETY Use the information in the following sheets to make a beach safety poster with your child. Safe swimming at the beach To keep safe you need to remember a few rules: Always swim between the red and yellow flags if it is a patrolled beach. Never swim alone in case you get into difficulty. No, I'm not talking about sharks. Getting cramp, or being caught by a strong current, or getting washed off rocks cause a lot of people to get into trouble. If you think the sea is too rough, do not go in. You know how good a swimmer you are, and it is being sensible, not chicken, to know when you could be putting yourself and others in danger. If you are doing a longer swim, then swim along the shore line, not out to sea and back - then if you get tired or into difficulty, you have a chance of getting back to shore, or the lifeguard can see you and help you if you need it. Don't swim after dark, as no one can see you if you need help. If you hear the siren, or the lifeguards tell you to get out of the water, GET OUT AT ONCE. They know what they are doing and they give their time to keep you safe. Floating around on a tyre or a blow up mattress can be fun in a swimming pool but isn't a good idea at the beach where you could be dumped by waves or carried out further than you are able to swim back. If you want to paddle a canoe or sail a boat, sign up for lessons to make sure you know how to keep safe.

13 What else you can do Remember the jingle: Let's add a couple more things to it: Drink lots of water Sit in the shade - stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm (daylight saving hours) Rest for half an hour after eating Slop on more sunscreen after you have been in the water Put on thongs when you are walking on the sand - sand can be hot enough to burn your feet. Sometimes there may be sharp stones, broken glass or even needles buried in the sand. Never go fishing by yourself, especially from rocks. So be safe.

14 Dr Kate says If you are swimming or wading at a rocky beach, it's a good idea to wear an old pair of sandshoes or aqua socks to protect your feet from the rocks on your way in and out of the water. Going to the beach is great, if you take care of yourself and your friends. For fun games about water safety see the Royal Lifesaving web site Look at this site to learn about dialling 000. Remember that you only do this in an emergency. A day at the beach Wow what good fun. Swimming and surfing Out in the sun. Watch out for the life guard. Follow the rules. Outside the flag swimming Is just for fools. Slap on the sunscreen Put on a hat. Sit in the shade. Or lie down flat. A day at the beach Can be such fun Take care of yourself And, "avagoodone!" BH

15 CRAFTS Jellyfish Children glue streamers to the edge of a paper plate. Attach a second plate on top of it with glue or staples. Children decorate the plates as the Jelly fish body. Sand Art Have children use glue to draw a picture on construction paper. Top with colored sand of their choice and shake excess sand off. Wave Bottles Fill a plastic soda bottle half way with water that has been tinted with blue food coloring. Then add vegetable oil. Secure the bottle's cap tightly. Just tip the bottle to make waves! Make A Fish Using An Old CD

16 Colored Sand Candleholder by Jill Dvornik Time: 30 minutes Type of Activity: Arts and crafts You're bound to hit the beach or park with your kids sometime soon. And they're bound to drag sand home with them in their shoes, clothes, hair? On your next trip, gather a bit more sand -- preferably in a bucket or jar -- to bring home for this activity. Sand candleholders will look great in your house all year long! Materials needed: What to do: Step One: Fill a bowl with the sand you have collected and add food coloring to create the color you want. To use more than one color in the same candleholder, use a different bowl of sand for each color. Step Two: Using a spoon, gradually add different layers of colored sand to the glass jars. Fill the jar up to about two-thirds full. Step Three: Tie or glue a ribbon around the mouth of the jar. Step Four: Center a candle in the middle of the jar and push it into the sand, making sure it's deep enough to stand upright. Now you can light and enjoy the colorful glow of the beautiful sand! Make sure you keep the top of the jar for easy storage of your sand candleholder.