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This activity allows the child to practice forming written letters. | This activity allows the child to practice forming written letters. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Allow the child to experiment with the sand tray by making basic shapes or lines. | ||
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 1.JPG| | #: [[Image:Sand Tray 1.JPG|250px]] [[Image:Sand Tray 2.JPG|250px]] | ||
# Select a letter to practice. Trace the sandpaper letter, then make the same letter in the sand. | |||
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 3.JPG|260px]] | |||
# | # Show the child how to rub their fingers together over the tray to clean them. | ||
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 3.JPG| | # Show the child how to gently shake the tray side-to-side to clear it. | ||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
It is reversable. | |||
== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
* A chopstick or other tool could be used to practice with the sand tray. | |||
*: [[File:LSITS sand tray chopstick.JPG|280px]] | |||
*: Source: [http://www.littleschoolhouseinthesuburbs.com/2011/12/writing-skills-dollar-store-zen-garden.html Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs] | |||
== Material == | == Material == | ||
The tray and the sand should be of very different colors so the letters will show up more. | |||
=== Make Your Own === | === Make Your Own === | ||
* | [[Category:Make_your_own]] | ||
*This sand tray was made from a shadow box: | |||
*:[[Image:WDWDAD sand tray.jpg|280px]]<br> | *:[[Image:WDWDAD sand tray.jpg|280px]]<br> | ||
*: Source:[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/2011/03/language-time.html What DID We Do All Day?] | *: Source: [http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/2011/03/language-time.html What DID We Do All Day?] | ||
*Salt can be used instead of sand: | *Salt can be used instead of sand: | ||
*:[[File:Handmade Childhood salt tray.jpg|280px]] | *:[[File:Handmade Childhood salt tray.jpg|280px]] | ||
*: Source:[http://ahandmadechildhood.blogspot.com/2010/01/salt-letters.html A Handmade Childhood] | *: Source: [http://ahandmadechildhood.blogspot.com/2010/01/salt-letters.html A Handmade Childhood] | ||
*This was a zen sand garden purchased from a dollar store: | |||
*: [[File:LSITS sand tray.JPG|280px]] | |||
*: Source: [http://www.littleschoolhouseinthesuburbs.com/2011/12/writing-skills-dollar-store-zen-garden.html Little Schoolhouse in the Suburbs] | |||
=== Where to Buy === | |||
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Sand_Tray_p/pf13.htm Alison's] $24.00<br> | |||
[http://www.amazon.com/Kid-Advance-Co-Montessori-Sand/dp/B00L84VBS2 Amazon (Kid Advance)] $34.99<br> | |||
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18135&cat=253&page=6 Lord Co.] $51.70<br> | |||
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=1353 Montessori N' Such] $24.50<br> | |||
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/writing-tray-with-lid Montessori Services] $68.00<br> | |||
[http://www.primaryconcepts.com/hw/Ltr-Form-Sand-Tray.asp Primary Concepts] $24.95<br> | |||
[https://bestmontessoritoys.com/infant-toddler/107-montessori-sandbox.html Best Montessori Toys] $25.14 (Sandbox) <br> | |||
[https://merocomontessori.com/montessori-sensorial-materials/67-montessori-trays.html Meroco Montessori] $33 (Montessori Sand Tray) <br> |
Revision as of 20:21, 18 July 2018
Sand Tray | |
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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
- Allow the child to experiment with the sand tray by making basic shapes or lines.
- Select a letter to practice. Trace the sandpaper letter, then make the same letter in the sand.
- Show the child how to rub their fingers together over the tray to clean them.
- Show the child how to gently shake the tray side-to-side to clear it.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
It is reversable.
Variations and Extensions
- A chopstick or other tool could be used to practice with the sand tray.
Material
The tray and the sand should be of very different colors so the letters will show up more.
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:
Where to Buy
Alison's $24.00
Amazon (Kid Advance) $34.99
Lord Co. $51.70
Montessori N' Such $24.50
Montessori Services $68.00
Primary Concepts $24.95
Best Montessori Toys $25.14 (Sandbox)
Meroco Montessori $33 (Montessori Sand Tray)