Sand Tray

Sand Tray
Language - Writing
Level	Primary
Prerequisites	Sandpaper Letters Touch Boards
Materials	fine sand or salt tray of a contrasting color

This activity allows the child to practice forming written letters.

Presentation

1. Step one

   

2. Step two

   

3. Step three

   

Variations and Extensions

• A chopstick or other tool could be used to practice with the sand tray.

  

  Source: Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs

Material

Make Your Own

• This sand tray was made from a shadow box:

  
  

  Source: What DID We Do All Day?

• Salt can be used instead of sand:

  

  Source: A Handmade Childhood

• This was a zen sand garden purchased from a dollar store:

  

  Source: Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs