Materials:

• A small selection of seashells
• A pen and paper

To begin:

• Bring out the shells that you have got for the activity – explain that you are going to use them as inspiration to create a piece of poetry.
• As you react to the shells write down everything that is said – you will use this to create your poem.
• Begin looking at the shells and use them as a starting point for conversation.
• One shell that you are going to use as inspiration for you poem

Then:

• Which one do you like the best? Why do you like it?
• What makes it stand out from the others?
• What shape is the shell?
• Where might it have come from?
• Which creature might have lived in it?
• Which ones stand out? Why do they stand out?
• How does it look close up?
• How does it feel?
• Is it light or heavy?
• What does it remind you of?
• How does it make you feel holind the shell?

Finally:

• Finish by reading back the poem that has been created, or by getting your partner to read it.
• After the reading it you need to decide upon a name for your poem.
• Once it is named you could read it one more time.