Seashell Imprints

Get hands-on and explore patterns through seashell imprints! This is a fun, mess-free activity to occupy your little ones with on the weekends. 

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What you need 

1. Seashells

2. Play-dough

Step by Step

1. Have a fun family outing to the beach! It is the perfect spot for a picnic on sunny weekend afternoon. During your trip, you and your little ones can have a seashell hunt to look out for seashells to bring home for this activity! 

2. Prepare play-dough that can be of different colours. Flatten your play-dough on a flat surface. 

3. Press the outer side of your seashell gently on your flat play-dough and remove it. 

4. What kind of patterns or textures can you see? 

Is your little one interested in learning about sand and shells, beach science, hermit crabs, and how to save our beaches? Explore what goes down by the beach through hands-on activities, science experiments, and DIY crafts with Squizzel Box. Learn more about the Down By The Beach thematic box here!