Sea sponges

Sea sponges are interesting creatures. They may look like plants but sea sponges are actually simple, ocean-living animals.

Children might show an interest in sea sponges after visiting a beach. They can wash up on the shore, like shells.

For centuries, people have collected dead sea sponges for cleaning purposes. Their texture is great for scrubbing your body with, and kitchen sponges were named after them. When children investigate sea sponges, they learn some of the most useful and interesting materials come from nature.

The educational benefits of sea sponges include sensory awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Sea sponges aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it is a material (4.4).