Salt or Sand Box
Children explore their own box (tray) of sand or salt. Kids have the fun of
"pouring" out their paper and drawing letters and designs which can
be easily erased.
Objectives
Children ages 5-6 years can print capitols of own name FM III
ages 4-5 years can be interested in drawing designs FM III
ages 2 ½-3 years can trace and copy shapes FM III
and children ages 2-2 ½ years can pour salt and sand from one container to
another. FM I
Materials
Large, shallow boxes;
a quantity of salt or sand; colored toothpicks; funnels; salt shakers with big
and little holes; measuring cups and spoons; small plastic containers.
Procedures
1. Settle children around a table and give each child a box. Put
other materials in the center of the table.
2. Have children pour salt or sand into each box, covering the bottom about ½
“deep. Help the practice printing the letters of their names and their ages.
Show how to shake the box to erase the writing.
3. Offer children toothpicks, spoons, containers, etc. and suggest ways of
using these materials. Talk about what the children are doing and encourage
them to describe their activities as they play.
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