Making Sandcastles

As we have been reading the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk' we decided to try and build the giants castle in the sand. The children at first weren't sure how to go about it and were working individually rather than a team to achieve their goal.

With some adult support and guidance the children started to work together to create a large mound with a moat around.

A castle shaped bucket was used to place a castle on top of the mound, which was then decorated with pebbles and shells.

With practise I am sure we will see lots more large structures being built.

Maybe next time you go to the beach you could build a family castle. I wonder if it will look like any of these? 

Please do send us a picture!