Making the Most out of your Sand Area

In this webinar, we will discuss practical ways to make the most out of your sand area. We will reinforce the many developmental benefits and work through the challenges that sand play may offer at your centre. We will review the basics of constructing your sand space to make it sustainable and simple to maintain, plus add key design elements to ensure that you have shade, water, and loose parts. Learn how to streamline your sand tools and figure out how to create a storage system that works for both children and educators. Most importantly, create a space that provides ownership and can be utilized during all four seasons.

Takeaways:

• Reviewing the developmental benefits of sand play.
• Design features that support sand play.
• Choosing loose parts and tools for your sand area.
• Adding storage options that work for both children and educators.