Beach Visit

On Tuesday, Seahorse Class enjoyed a fantastic visit to the beach, and what a memorable time they had! We were greeted by a fresh, breezy morning that certainly blew the cobwebs away and set the tone for an exciting day of learning and exploration. 

We began indoors with some important teaching about staying safe at the beach. The children talked about what they might see and experience and learned new vocabulary, including different types of shells and place names such as tides, coast, and estuary, discussing what these words mean. Afterwards, we ventured down to the beach where the children explored with great enthusiasm. They carefully collected items that were special to them and later worked together to organise their beach treasures into groups, discussing similarities and differences. This led to some lovely conversations and thoughtful observations. 

A particularly exciting moment came when one child discovered a partially open oyster. The children were absolutely amazed, and this sparked a brilliant discussion about what is living, dead, and never alive. 

To keep warm, we finished the day with energetic beach games played in teams. The children pretended to be jumping sand fleas, fish, and crabs as they completed a mini assault course—lots of laughter and movement all around! We ended our visit with a calm and mindful moment by the waves, taking time to enjoy the sounds of the sea and the fresh seaside smells. It was a truly enriching morning full of learning, teamwork, curiosity, and joy.