Sandcastle Competition Prep

In the text, what specific event are the characters planning to participate in?

What is the main question the characters face after deciding to build a sandcastle?

If the characters wanted to impress the judges with the height of their sandcastle, what factor about the sand would be most important?

Imagine the characters want to decorate their sandcastle with shells and seaweed. Describe a method they could use to securely attach these decorations to the sand.

If the characters want to build a sandcastle that lasts for several hours, what location on the beach would be most suitable?

The text mentions a poster that catches the characters' attention. What role do posters play in communities?

Suppose the characters found different types of sand: fine, dry sand and coarse, wet sand. Which would be better for building strong walls initially?

If the characters only had access to very dry sand, what could they do to make it more suitable for building a sandcastle?

Besides buckets and shovels, suggest another tool the characters could use to carve intricate details into their sandcastle.

If the characters wanted to protect their sandcastle from wind damage, what simple structure could they build around it?

Why might the sandcastle competition be held on a beach rather than a playground?

Imagine the tide is coming in quickly. What is one way the characters could try to temporarily protect their sandcastle?

The characters could either build one very tall tower, or several smaller towers. What advantage does building several smaller towers give them?

What safety precaution should the characters take while building their sandcastle near the water?

If the characters want to make stairs on their sandcastle, what could they use to help shape the sand?

Explain how using a bucket helps in sandcastle construction.

What is one disadvantage of building a very elaborate sandcastle?

Besides winning, what is another benefit of participating in the sandcastle competition?

Suggest one way the characters could add color to their sandcastle without using artificial dyes.

Pretend a seagull lands on the tallest tower of their sandcastle. What aspect of the tower's construction would determine whether it collapses or not?