Name: Sand Tray Pre-Writing Activity
SKU: 91624L
Price: 461.95 AUD

It may be useful to place a splash mat under the work surface to catch any excess sand.
Step 1Place your light panel onto the work surface.
Make sure the cord is not a trip hazard.
Step 2Place your tray on top of your light panel and plug it into the power point. Turn the light panel on.
Spread the sand out with your hands and then gently shake the tray from side to side for a smooth and even surface.
Step 3Pour a thin layer of sand into your tray. Make sure the whole surface is covered but not too thick. We suggest no more than 0.5cm deep.
Step 4Using fingers or cotton tips, draw shapes and patterns into the sand.
Step 5Create your flash cards, filling them with simple shapes. These are great for younger children. Or let them experiment with drawing their own.
Step 6You could even make it a game for older children. Choose a word and then have a child draw the image in the sand while the others guess what it is!

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