Optional: sand toys, small shovel, truck, water, etc.
Instructions
This activity is so simple, simply allow your child to play in the sand and use their imagination.
Children learn through play and playing with sand is the perfect learning opportunity.
Adaptations
Use a twig to draw shapes, lines and pictures. This is perfect for developing prewriting skills. Older children can further develop their writing skills by writing words.
Encourage small world play by including figurines (animals in the dessert, dinosaurs, etc).
Adding water to the mix allows children to make structures, bridges over water, etc.
Skills
Fine motor
Eye/hand coordination
Sensory
Socialization
Language
Creative
Science: when combined with water, see the sand change states (dry to wet)
Math: volume (ie. transferring the sand contents from one bucket to a bigger or smaller bucket)
Develop sensory skills and learn about different textures.
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