MATERIALS
ScissorsBlack or other dark-colored construction paper
Shoe box or other shallow box lid
White glue
Sand and assorted shells
Depending on where you live, beach sand comes in a variety of hues--tan, pink, gold, even black or white. Your child can use whatever shades she finds at the beach for this gluing project—a sort of natural version of glitter designs (except, unlike glitter, your supply of sand is practically inexhaustible).
Cut a sheet of construction paper so that it fits inside the
box lid--this will be your child's portable canvas. To make a picture, she can draw with the tip of the glue bottle, then sprinkle on loose sand. Once the sand is dry, shake off the excess by gently tapping the side of the lid. For added detail, she can glue on shells, pebbles, sea glass or any other not-too-aromatic finds.
