Nautical Lessons Elementary

[gloria koster <glokoster@NETAXIS.COM>]

Netters - Maybe it's summer and seashores that has me focusing on this
topic whenever school lets out.  Once again I find myself with a summer
planning project that involves the sea.  At my K-4 school, the Special
Area teachers (that includes Library-Media) run enrichment classes
throughout the day every 6th day (we're on a 6 day rotation).  We see
each grade level for approx. 45 minutes and work as a team.  In October
(Columbus Day, etc.) we want to offer 3 sessions (for 3 separate
enrichment days) that simulate life at sea or teach a particular
maritime skill or form of recreation.  Ideally the activities will
emphasize collaboration and have kids working together (making
decisions, singing, strategizing, etc.).  I'm gravitating toward
pirates, sea shanties, knot tying, etc., but things are still buzzing
around in my brain.  Has anyone done anything hands-on and concerning
life at sea?  Book suggestions would be great, but what I really need
are actual activities and resources.  T.I.A.

Gloria Koster
Library-Media Specialist
West School
New Canaan, CT
glokoster@netaxis.com

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