Take your students on a hands-on sensory exploration of the beach, where they can discover the coastal environment through touch, sight, sound and smell. Through playful activities and guided exploration, children will be encouraged to notice and investigate the different appearances, sounds and textures of the natural materials around them.
This engaging outdoor session provides an opportunity for pupils to explore the beach at their own pace, encouraging curiosity, communication and confidence while experiencing the natural environment in a fun and accessible way.
• How to use their senses to explore and understand their surroundings
• How to recognise and describe different textures, sounds, smells, colours and shapes
• How to make observations about the natural environment
• How to explore and interact with natural materials safely
| Price | £175.00 |
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| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
| Environment | Beach |
| Locations | Bespoke, Blyth Beach, Crimdon Beach, Longsands Beach Tynemouth, Marsden Beach South Shields, Red Acre Beach, Seaham, Roker Beach Sunderland, Seaham Hall Beach, Seaton Carew Beach, South Shields Beach, Whitley Bay Beach |
| Key Stage | EYFS, KS1, KS2 |
| Subject | Art, Social (Transition & Pastoral) |
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