{"product_id":"seashell-count-sort-collection","title":"Seashell Count \u0026 Sort Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a hands-on Shell Dig; Count invitation that brings early numeracy to life through play-based learning and sensory exploration!\u003cbr\u003eStart by filling your tuff tray with kinetic sand, play sand or cloud dough, and hide colourful plastic seashells and ocean treasures inside Add scoops, tongs, and a sorting grid and let the counting adventure begin!\u003cbr\u003eChildren will dig, discover, sort and count each shell onto ten-frames marked 1-10, practising one-to-one correspondence and early addition as they play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is this activity beneficial?\u003cbr\u003eNumeracy Development: Strengthens counting, sorting, number recognition and matching skills.\u003cbr\u003eFine Motor Skills: Scooping, pinching and placing shells builds coordination and hand strength.\u003cbr\u003eLoose Parts Play: Encourages imaginative thinking and open-ended exploration of shapes and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtend the Learning:\u003cbr\u003eTalk about the colours, patterns and shapes of shells. Ask, \"How many purple shells did you find?\" or \"Which shell is your favourite?\"\u003cbr\u003eAdd rulers or measuring sticks and compare shell lengths or group by size.\u003cbr\u003eRead ocean-themed books alongside your play like A House for Hermit Crab or Rainbow Fish to enrich your literacy connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection includes all items to the right or items can be purchased individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inspire My Play","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42968988188785,"sku":"GR10311","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4195\/5185\/files\/515708286_1129278175902209_4622879968470748239_n.jpg?v=1769453902","url":"https:\/\/scholarschoice.ca\/products\/seashell-count-sort-collection","provider":"Scholar's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}