Cover page with beach scene including sand castle, umbrella, and sun. Text reads: Cowabunga: 5 Days of Themed Preschool Summer Camp Lessons

Sand, Sun, and Surf!

$9.75

Sand, sun, and surf! Learn to walk like a crab, build sandcastles, decorate ocean-themed cupcakes for snack time, and mix up baking soda dough to craft sea art. Cowabunga is an interactive preschool lesson plan that encourages children to construct knowledge through meaningful play, thoughtfully planned activities, and active exploration of the environment. While the lesson plan incorporates many different Pennsylvania Learning Standards, it focuses on the key learning areas of “Language and Literacy Development” and “Social and Emotional Development.” Specifically, children will engage in learning activities that meet the PA Standard Areas of Writing and Establishing and Maintaining Relationships.

About our lesson plans:

  • Developed and tested by a team of experienced, certified educators

  • Immediate PDF download upon purchase with unlimited use

  • Activity pages, extension activities, and additional resources included at no cost

  • Developmentally appropriate

  • Printable format that is also digital friendly with links and QR codes embedded in the lesson plans

Camp Outline:

  • Arrival Activity – Sand Letters
  • Circle Time
  • Sand Clay Handprints
  • Outside Play – Sand Races
  • Sandcastle Creations
  • Center Play
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity – Sun Name Craft
  • Circle Time
  • Sun Threading
  • Outside Play – Shadow Tag
  • Mosaic Sunshines
  • Center Play
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity – Water Play
  • Circle Time
  • Sensory Sea Bottle
  • Outside Play – Musical Water Cups
  • Sand and Ocean Painting
  • Center Play
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity – Play Dough Sea Stars
  • Circle Time
  • Shiny Crabs
  • Outside Play – Crabwalk Races
  • Salt Dough Sea Creations
  • Center Play
  • Reflection
  • Arrival Activity – Sandcastles
  • Circle Time
  • Beach Balls
  • Outside Play – Beach Ball Keep-Up
  • Sand Art
  • Center Play
  • Reflection