Girl at the Beach

Down by the gentle waves, a girl in a sun hat and swimsuit kneels in the sand to build a tall sandcastle with her bucket and shovel. A beach ball, a starfish, and a few scattered seashells fill the scene, and soft wavy lines mark the edge of the water. The shapes are open and friendly, so younger children can color the big sandcastle and beach ball easily, while older kids can add detail to the shells and the ripples of the sea. The beach is a wonderful place to spot real starfish, which have no brain or blood at all and can slowly regrow a lost arm. Talk about why sandcastles need sand that is just damp enough to hold its shape without crumbling. Print this sunny seaside page on US Letter or A4 and head off on a colorful paper trip to the shore.