Sandpit play ideas preschool

Make a River - imaginative play in the sandpit!

Here are 10 super sandpit ideas for sand play, embracing the messiness and get your kids playing outdoors in the sand - at home or school!

Learn how to make homemade playdough with easy DIY recipes! This list of 40 DIY playdough recipes includes step-by-step instructions.

milk jugs and shovels

Add an exciting range of loose parts to the sand box to increase the creative play possibilities and stimulate some open-ended, child directed learning at the same time! One of the most neglected areas of play space can be the humble sand box with a simple bucket and spade and sand moulds often being the...Read More »

Be inspired by this gorgeous safari small world and get great tips on how to easily set up your own small worlds at home.

How to make sand foam for sensory play by learning 4 kids

Sand Rivers are a go-to sand and water play idea on the hottest of summer afternoons! BONUS: This engineering activity for kids covers so many STEAM concepts!

We love playing outside and these great educational sand play ideas are perfect for supporting your kids learning with literacy, fine motor skills and more.

DIY Sand Box and Gravel Pit - The Imagination Tree

Summer Sandpit Ideas Playing in the sand has to be one of the most loved summer activities for small children. Whether at the beach, or in your sand box or sandpit at home in the

Sand is one of the most popular sandbox materials because it is inexpensive and easy to find at any hardware store. However, sand has some downsides that may send parents on a journey to find an alternative. Luckily, parents can use many sandbox alternatives for their children to play in, and we have put together a list of the best ones.

Outdoor sand

Spice up your sand table or sand filled sensory bin with these 10 play ideas. Perfect activities for summer tot school, preschool, or kindergarten!

Summer and sandboxes go hand in hand in our life. In Oregon it is a sure sign of the season when the cover comes off and stacks of towels are placed by the sliding door to clean off sandy feet.