Discovering Dike Sheep

🎂 5 + years ⏱️ 46 min 📍 Dike ⭐ easy

Do you know who the best gardeners on the North Sea coast are? They are the dike sheep! Dikes are large hills that protect us from the high waters of the sea. To keep these dikes strong and safe, they need to be well cared for. The dike sheep eat the grass on the dikes, keeping it short and firm. They also trample the ground with their hooves, helping to stabilize the dike. But that's not all! The sheep also provide us with wool, which we can use to make warm sweaters and blankets. Sometimes, they even give us milk, which can be turned into delicious cheese. Would you like to see the dike sheep up close? Then go on an adventure!

How it works

Count the sheep: How many sheep can you see on a dike? Who can count the most sheep?
The Dike Detective: Look closely at the dikes. Can you see where the sheep have eaten the grass? Can you spot any footprints in the ground? Maybe you can even find a lamb!
The Wool Wonders: If possible, touch the wool of a sheep (always ask an adult for permission first). How does the wool feel? Is it soft or more coarse?
The Sheep Selfie: Take a funny selfie with the sheep in the background (but don't disturb the sheep). Who can take the funniest photo?
The Sheep Story: Create an exciting story about the adventures of a dike sheep. Who can tell the most thrilling story? Have fun and always be respectful to our woolly heroes, the dike sheep!