They went down to the beach one day,
To sculpt and play in the sand and spray,
Building castles tall and grand,
With turrets, moats, and drawbridge at hand.

Then a sculptor came along,
And said, "Let's carve a statue strong,
Use sand, and make it amazing,
In a contest, we'll see who's reigning."

The kids agreed, with hearts aglow,
And set to work with their tools in tow,
Each one determined to do their best,
And carve a statue that passed the test.

Some chose to make a knight in armor,
Others a mermaid with a shimmer,
But when the contest was all done,
Each creation was unique and fun.

For though they used the same medium,
Their ideas were anything but tedium,
And each one was a work of art,
Carved with love, straight from the heart.

So next time you're on the sandy shore,
Remember this and make some more,
Amazing sand castles and sculptures too,
For with your creativity, there's nothing you can't do!

Reflections

1. What inspired the kids to participate in the sand castle sculpture contest?
2. How did each kid approach the task of sculpting their sand castle?
3. Why do you think the sculptor decided to hold a contest for the sand castle sculptures?
4. What was your favorite sculpture created by the kids?
5. Do you think the contest was a good way for the kids to express their creativity? Why or why not?