Why Is Shelling Fun?

1. Who doesn't like going to the beach?
2. It can involve the entire family from older preschoolers who know not to digest shells through grandparents who bring chairs or stools to rest from shelling now and then.
3. It combines the thrill of the hunt with appreciation of the beautiful shapes and colors of nature.
4. It can become a "seriously friendly" competition between participants.
5. It doesn't harm anyone since the animals have already vacated their shells when we collect them.