Sand play offers children many learning opportunities and supports the development of many skills.
Physical motor skills that children often use when in the sandpit include, digging, shovelling, lifting and carrying, these movements teach children about body awareness, its capabilities and limitations.
By providing children with a range of sandpit toys shovels, sand scoops, rakes, spades and claws children will have the opportunity to strengthen muscle development, balance and co-ordination while developing an understanding of cause and effect and fostering friendships and social interactions.
2 Years