Beach School
Ethos, Sea Salt and Sand:
The Beach School sessions at Nursery Days are adventures in discovery, creativity, and connection with nature. The beauty of Beach School is its adaptability and the endless possibilities for exploration. Whether we’re at Leysdown, Minster, or Sheerness, each visit brings something new, keeping learning fresh and exciting. These beaches are ever-changing landscapes of sand, pebbles, and shells, offering a variety of natural wonders for curious young minds.
What are the incredible values of our Beach School?
Children engage in a range of activities that foster creativity, physical development, and a deep connection with their surroundings. Whether it is taking part in Transient Art (using natural materials like shells, pebbles and seaweed), physical games like running, jumping and flying a kite, rock pool dipping, litter picking, rock cleaning, digging, building and using all their senses in a new world. The children enjoy feeling sand in their toes and finding natural treasures. At Nursery Days, the benefits of Beach School are vast and deeply rewarding
Teamwork makes the dream work! Children explore the wonder of the beach together, while they learn social skills and cooperative play. They find pure joy in sharing experiences with their peers. A child said “Look at this pretty shell, you can have it"
Spending time at the beach is proven to be a calming experience. Children have the time and space to be mindful. Enjoying the sounds, smells and sand between their toes. This promotes mental, spiritual and emotional growth.
It’s so special to see children exploring the natural world where they foster a love for nature and all the wonders that the beach and sea offers. This love will encourage children to take responsibility and care for our world.
We all cherish special memories of building and creating on the beach. Constructing sandcastles can be one of the most fun and challenging activities for children- an experience that encourages planning, building, and problem-solving using the beach’s naturally beautiful materials.