In a tidal pool by the sea,
Lived a colony of creatures, wild and free,
With exoskeletons to keep them strong,
They crawled around all day long.

Some were nocturnal, out at night,
With antennae to help them take flight,
They scavenged for food and explored,
Until the sun rose, and they were bored.

But some stayed active during the day,
Larvae wriggled as they made their way,
To the shore where they would molt,
Growing bigger with each exoskeleton they'd hold.

And there were scavengers, oh so neat,
Cleaning up scraps with six tiny feet,
Making sure the pool stayed clean,
For all the creatures, happy and serene.

So come and see this world of wonder,
The tidal pool where creatures wander,
With exoskeletons, antennae, and more,
It's a world worth exploring, that's for sure!

Reflections

1. What are some of the creatures you met in the tidal pool?
2. How do their exoskeletons help them survive in their environment?
3. Why do some creatures in the tidal pool come out at night?
4. What do the larvae in the tidal pool do as they grow bigger?
5. Why are scavengers important in the tidal pool ecosystem?
6. Would you like to visit a tidal pool and see all of these creatures in real life? Why or why not?