The beach is also a popular holiday destination and young children will typically relate to playing on the beach.
Beach Vocabulary Words
Following is a list of beach related vocabulary words to teach kids and prepare them for the coming summers.
| Word | Meaning |
| Boardwalk | walkways, known as boardwalks, are usually made of boards |
| shore | area where the sand meets the water |
| tide pool | When the tide goes from high to low, it can leave behind a tide pool |
| sandbar | sand island is called a sandbar. |
| coast | part of the land that’s close to the sea or ocean. |
| soft serve | soft serve ice cream |
| waves | when water moves towards the shore |
| salt water taffy | sticky candy it’s made with salt and water |
| driftwood | Pieces of wood that are washed onto the shore by the water |
| conch shell | seashells on the shore, |
| dock | a wharf is a structure that goes from the shore into the water |
| bathing suit | for beach bathing |
| bikini | two pc suit for women beach bathing |
| trunks | male versions of swimsuits |
| coverups | Cover-ups are light pieces of clothing that are either worn over |
| sunglasses | dark glasses worn to protect your eyes from the sun |
| flip flops | Sandals that have one strap in the front that connects between the big toe and the second toe are called flip-flops |
| sunscreen | sunblock is a cream or spray applied to the body to keep it from getting burned by the sun |
| beach towel | for beaches to dry your body |
| beach chair | to sit on a wooden chair and have fun |
| beach umbrella | umbrella for sun protection |
| sand castle | children enjoy making sand castle |
| beach ball | a sport which beach lovers enjoy the most |
| frisbee | beach sport |
| badminton | beach sport fun |
| kite | enjoy kite flying in open beach area |
| sunbathing | bathe in the sun instead of the water |
| volleyball | beach sport for fun |
| surfboard | water surfing |
| life preserver | security made at beaches |
| boogie board | water sport for fun |
| motor boat | water motor boat for enjoyment |
| snorkel | The goggles let you see underwater, and the tube lets you keep breathing without “coming up for air” |
| scuba | self-contained underwater breathing apparatus |
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