C is for Conch Shell

Books:

What lives in a Shell? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

The Magic Shells by Ben Marcus

A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

Clam I am by Tish Rabe

*Ocean Anatomy by Julia Rothman

*The Seashore (My First Discoveries) by Peirre de Hugo

*The Book of Sea Shells by Michael H. Bevans

Seashells, Crabs, and Sea Stars by Chrisiane Kump Tibbitts

TheBeachcombers Companion: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting  and Identifying Beach Treasures by Anna Marlis Burgard

DK Handbooks: Shells: The Clearest Recognition Guide by S. Peter Dance

Seachells: More Than a Home by Melissa Stewart

Craft: Make Shells out of Clay “The Pinch Pot Shell”

Encourage your child to be inspired by the books and any real life shells you have on hand, to build their own Shell Sculptures out of air dry clay. (they could also paint still life shells, as well.)

Supplies needed:

• Air dry clay

• Acrylic Paint

• imprint tools: fork, popsicle stick, pencil, ruler, or stick, paintbrush.

Use these videos as inspiration:

If you would like to see how to make a variety of shells, watch this great video:

Recipe: Shell Cookies

We found a few options for you to choose from with Shell themed Cookies, Enjoy! I can’t wait to see what you make.

Meringue Shell Cookies - From Natashas Kitchen - This recipe is very unique! Find her video below, and recipe on her blog.