Help Count the Crabs!
Join us at Slaughter Beach!
We need your help to count horseshoe crabs.
These crabs look like little helmets. They come to the beach at night.
Bring your family this Friday. We will meet by the water.
Please bring a bright flashlight. Wear your rain boots.
We will have fun counting together. See you at the beach!
- Horseshoe crab:
- A sea animal with a hard, round shell shaped like a horse's hoof.
- Helmet:
- A hard hat that covers and protects your head.
- Flashlight:
- A small electric light that you can carry in your hand.
- Rain boots:
- Waterproof boots worn to keep your feet dry in wet places.
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“Help Count the Crabs!” is a announcement reading passage about Horseshoe Crab Counting, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (57 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.