A beach can look like a simple stretch of sand. However, every tide leaves behind a fresh collection of clues.
Shells, markings, fragments and tiny objects can reveal which creatures live nearby. They can also show how waves, wind and currents continually reshape the shoreline.
Young explorers will learn how to read some of these clues during the Eco-Kids Sea, Sand & Shells session at Cape St Francis Beach on 3 October.
Hosted by Kromme Enviro-Trust St Francis, the outdoor session is open to children aged four to 10 years. It will run from 09:30 to 11:00.
Every Shell Has A Story
Shells are more than attractive objects scattered across the beach. Each one once formed part of a living creature, while its shape, colour and condition can reveal part of its story.
Some arrive on the sand almost complete. Others have been broken, smoothed or faded during their journey through the waves.
During the Eco-Kids session, children will search through the sand and examine what they find. They will learn about different shells and the creatures that once lived inside them.
The activity will also introduce them to the wider beach environment. As a result, an ordinary walk across the sand becomes an opportunity to investigate, compare and discover.
Learning Through Exploration
The Eco-Kids programme encourages children to spend time outdoors and develop their own curiosity about nature.
Instead of learning from a screen or worksheet, they can dig, search, touch and observe. A bucket of sand may contain several shapes, textures and natural clues waiting to be examined.
The session also gives adults an easy way to share the beach with their children. Each child must attend with a parent or guardian.
Participants should bring a bucket and spade for the morning’s activities.
Eco-Kids Session Details
The Sea, Sand & Shells session takes place at Cape St Francis Beach on 3 October. It starts at 09:30 and finishes at 11:00.
Attendance is free for registered Eco-Kids members. Non-members can join the session for R70 per child.
Bookings and enquiries can be made by calling 082 925 7231.
The morning offers young children a closer look at a place many already know. This time, however, the beach becomes an outdoor investigation filled with tracks, textures, shells and stories.
Source: Kromme Enviro-Trust St Francis
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