Seashells are excellent photography subjects because of their lovely colors, interesting patterns, and elegant beauty. They're also easy to find. Even if

If you LOVE teaching about research and writing, with shells and the ocean, then you're in luck! Your students will be engaged in fun and exciting activities in reading, writing, research and art! This resource includes lesson plans with mentor texts, anchor charts, vocabulary cards, interactive notebooks, a lap book, science investigation and expository writing templates. Have an "ocean of fun" with this one! This resource includes: 2 Days of Lesson Plans with Mentor Texts, Materials and Directions Vocabulary Cards: Scientific Method Types of Shells: Univalve Bivalve Cockle Conch Scallop Clam Sand Dollar Welk Anchor Charts: What is Research? What is a Scientist? Seashells Lap Book: Shell Choice Board I Can "Post" My Facts Seashell Statistics Comparing Two Types of Shells Craftivities: Seashell Lap Book Comparing Bivalve and Univalve Shells Science Investigation: Observing Seashells Expository Writing Templates: Seashells by the Seashore Interactive Notebooks for Science: Seashells Can, Have, Are... Note: Materials that you might want to consider providing to use with this resource are: Different types of shells Mentor Texts about shells Research information about shells Do you like what you see? Do you LOVE teaching Cross-Curricular? Check out my LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION where you get unlimited access to ALL of my TPT products! Lifetime Membership Subscription

After a trip to the beach, many people will come home with a few seashells. Seashells can be used as beautiful accessories in your home, but they must be cleaned properly first.  You must remove all sand, dirt, and other yucky stuff before putting them on display. Many people also like to bleach seashells for a different look and/or polish or paint them to make them extra special. Here are the step by step instructions for how to clean and polish seashells so you can display them in your home. Wipe CleanStart by rinsing your seashells outside with your garden hose or put them in a bucket of water and dump the out water, repeating the process several times to remove as much sand and dirt as possible.  You can even put them in a kitchen collander and run water over them to help remove sand and dirt. Rinsing them outside keeps the majority of the debris from getting inside your home. In order to clean your seashells even more, simply wipe them off with a disposable paper towel or old rag.  Photo by My Romantic Home - Browse dining room ideas   ToothbrushFor a more detailed cleaning, use a toothbrush to scrub any visible dirt off of your seashells.  Don't forget to clean the inside of the seashells also. Photo by Sutro Architects - More dining room ideas   Anything Inside?If there is a living animal inside the shell, then please do not remove the shell from its habitat. If the owner of the shell has passed and its body is still inside the shell, it must be removed else it will stink really bad as it decays.  You can use tweezers to remove things, or use tweezers in conjunction with one of the methods listed below. 1)  Bury the seashell in your yard at least 12" down and leave it there to decompose for at least 1 month. 2)  Put the seashells in a pot covered with room temperature water and bring it to almost a boil then shut off the heat and let it sit until it reaches room temperature again.  This should free anything left inside, however not all shells respond well to water that hot. 3)  You can put your seashells in a plastic bag, put water in the bag to cover the seashells, then put them in the freezer.  After they have frozen completely, defrost them and anything inside should be able to be removed easily.  Photo by The McMullin Design Group - Look for hallway pictures BleachTo ensure that the seashells are free of germs and yucky stuff, soak them in a cleaning solution of water with 10% chlorine bleach.  Make sure the water and bleach solution completely covers the seashells.  Take proper precautions when using bleach that you do not splash it on anything that might be affected (such as your clothes).  After about an hour, remove the seashells from the bleach and water and rinse them thoroughly in a collander several times with clean water.  Allow them to dry.  If you want your seashells to look white (or whiter than they currently are), soak them in a solution of 50% water to 50% bleach and soak them for a longer period of time to remove the coloring. Photo by - Look for living room design inspiration   Mineral Oil or Baby OilTo make your seashells shine for a polished look, rub them with mineral oil or baby oil and allow that to dry for 24 hours. Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography - Search bedroom design ideas   PolyurethaneIf you want to use polyurethane on your seashells for added polish, skip the oil step and spray them with aerosol polyurethane instead.  Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area.  You will most likely need to wait for one coat to dry (per the time listed in the manufacturer's instructions) then flip the seashells over and spray the other side.  Each side may need two coats or more for a nicely polished look.   Other articles you might like:How to Bring the Outdoors Inside How to Decorate Using Twigs, Branches, Driftwood, and Logs How to Decorate Your Home Using Accessories from Nature    For more information, see the video below:

Dyeing seashells is the perfect summer craft. With this easy warm-weather DIY, you can display a piece of the beach at home in a cute and colorful way.

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How to clean seashells. Choose from 2 simple methods -bleach and no bleach options. Step 1. Mix 3 Tbsp of bleach per 1 gallon of water into a bucket. Step 2

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While in Oregon, I have been "downloading" inspiration, ideas, sites and findings into my sketchbook. Such a perfect way to hold onto moments, memories and inspiration :)

Every time I make some more of these I have a new favourite... this one makes me think of a mermaids grotto... unusually girly for me, I think!