Top Race Sand Castle Beach Bucket Toy Set Sandcastle Mould, Pack of 4 Colourful Stackable, 8 Inch Pails for Childlren Kids 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 Year olds

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Working from the tallest element in your composition, pack the shape with your hands until it feels stable. Pounding sand into submission" is an intuitive and time-honoured method of strengthening and tightening those bridges that hold the grains together. Try to choose sand that doesn’t stain clothing and ask everyone to were suitable clothing that can get stained or dirty.

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You’ll want each later to work its way into the layer below to make your structure denser, and therefore more sturdy. To make sure your castle stays for a decent amount of time, choose a location that’s above the high tide line. Remember to lightly jiggle the tower each time you add a layer and stop once the new layer of sand has worked its way into the previous layer.

Now, have each group build one last sandcastle, but this time ask each group to add a different amount of water, including one group using no water. Carving tools are a must when it comes to shaping and smoothing out your sandcastle like a true artist! The method is just a modified dribble technique using larger handfuls of sand – very large, very wet handfuls.

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Continue building until you’re satisfied with the height, and then smooth the surface of the sand with a plastic knife or shovel. Remember also that a larger (in diameter) base will help you build higher, carve more easily and leave you with more options.This will serve as the foundation for your castle, giving you some added height and providing drainage for all the water you're going to use in construction. Alternate between sides, adding one layer at a time with one hand while you support it from beneath with your other hand.

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Gather everyone to come back together and ask them how much water they used and what happened to their castle. Tell everyone that they’re going to do a few simple, but messy, experiments to understand how to create a solid foundation for building on.Working from top to bottom (to prevent sand falling and ruining your creation), smooth the castle walls once more with a ruler or spatula. It takes practice but once you master the mix-scoop-plop-flatten-jiggle move, you'll be building the best castles on the beach.