Children practice reciting tongue twisters such as Sister Sally sells seashell down by the seashore. Read Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle . Use the same format to create a class book. Teacher give children a page with the words. Children draw a picture of something they could see underwater.
Children write their name.
Teacher help students fill in the blanks. I see a green octopus looking at me. On the last page teacher draw swimming children wearing bathing suits and goggles. I see beautiful children looking at me. Bind pages together, display and read to the class throughout the year.