It’s a simple summer activity that provides a great opportunity to build your little one’s self esteem and confidence. About: I live in Sheffield, UK in a little terraced house with my partner. I work part-time so I have plenty of time to make things! I have an Etsy shop where I sell one-of-a-kind felt brooches, and I've recently sta…

Sandcastle Flags - Etsy UK

My daughter loved these and has used them in her sand pit at home. We also took them away on holiday with us and used them at the beach! You could make these with all kinds of plastic bags – patterned or plain – a lovely way to make personalised sandcastle flags and recycle too. Reading aloud is one of the most important things parents can do with their children to develop their learning skills. Every child I have met so far seems to love playing with sand and of course a trip to the beach is even more fun. I recall wonderful times as a child going to the seaside with my family and I have very fond memories of making sandcastles with my Dad. He is a bit of a sandcastle hero really and even now 30 years later he is still enjoying making them but with my kids now.Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I'm Jenny, London mum of a teen and a tween. Bookworm, craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. What a great idea to use up plastic bags! I’ve never used a die cutting machine before but I’ve always wanted too. Print out your favorite and grab your paints, crayons, coloring pencils or markers to use this as a sandcastle coloring sheet. Mosaic Making sandcastles was, and still is, a favourite activity on seaside holidays. So why not make your children's memories of making sandcastles on the beach (or in their sandpit!) extra-special by telling them about this instructable?

Sandcastle Flags Worksheet / Worksheets (teacher made) - Twinkl

I used my Sizzix machine and the Sizzix Bigz Plus Die – Bunting to cut bunting flags from the plastic bag. I’ve never tried cutting plastic on my Sizzix machine but it worked pretty well, just catching a few times. You could easily do this step by hand if you don’t have a die cutting machine. A sun-filled day at the beach is the best kind of summer day and a great way to spend their family vacation. If we are honest I am a little late getting this post up on my blog but seeing as we are having an Indian summer right now, I'll go for it. Rather than the traditional pottery pieces we go for paper mosaics and as well as colored paper you could tray construction paper, tissue paper, corrugated card or even some sandpaper to add a bit of texture. Squeegee PaintingWe’ve put together a list of the incredible ideas on how to include this free printable sandcastle template in your daily life with kids. 1. Amazing Sandcastle Stories for Kids

How to make sandcastle flags (for the non-crafty family) How to make sandcastle flags (for the non-crafty family)

This sea shell template is super sweet and would be a great inclusion to beach or ocean themed bulletin boards too. We’ve used this printable before to make a shell suncatcher which is a great way to use up some left over craft materials too.Mosaic’s are a great way to practice both scissor skills and fine motor skills as you glue your mosaic pieces onto your template.