Reed Real Estate

Kids Club

Footprint Creation

Hey kids – want to keep that barefoot-on-the-beach feeling? You can with this simple plaster-casting project.

Materials needed:
Plaster of Paris
Small bucket
Freshwater
4-inch lengths of string, optional

First, choose a place to cast your molds. Here’s a tip—the moist, hard-packed sand near the water’s edge works best. Then, firmly press both of your feet into the sand. Your prints should be about ½” to 2” deep. With a parent’s help, mix up the plaster according to the directions on the package so that it has a thick, creamy consistency. Carefully, pour the wet plaster gently into your footprints. Try to keep the mix inside the footprint. To make the hangers, tie a knot about 1/2” in from each end of the pieces of string. When the plaster mix begins to get hard, push the knotted ends into the plaster and let it dry. When everything is dry, usually takes about 25 minutes, gently dig the footprints out of the molds and brush away any sand. Place your feet in the sun for about an hour so they can harden.

Shell Critters

Hey kids, this is Bayli Kai here. Let’s make salty shell critters for your room? This way you can take some of the beach back with you.

Materials needed:
• Clean shells
• Tacky glue
• Googly Eyes
• Permanent black marker
• Piece of driftwood

For each critter, pick 2 shells that are similar in size and shape. Set one top-side down and glue a pair of googly eyes to the edge opposite the hinge. Then glue the other shell in place atop the first one. Then attach your critters to the driftwood and glue in place.