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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 ==
# Step one
# Allow the child to experiment with the sand tray by making basic shapes or lines.
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 1.JPG|200px| center]]
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 1.JPG|250px]] [[Image:Sand Tray 2.JPG|250px]]
# Step two
# Select a letter to practice.  Trace the sandpaper letter, then make the same letter in the sand.
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 2.JPG|200px| center]]
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 3.JPG|260px]]
# Step three
# Show the child how to rub their fingers together over the tray to clean them.
#: [[Image:Sand Tray 3.JPG|200px| center]]
# 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 ==
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== 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 ===
*Any color of sand can be used as long as it contrasts with the tray:
[[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?]
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*: 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.
*This was a zen sand garden purchased from a dollar store:
*: [[File:LSITS sand tray.JPG|280px]]
*: [[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]
*: 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
Language - Writing
Sand Tray 3.JPG
LevelPrimary
PrerequisitesSandpaper Letters
Touch Boards
Materialsfine sand or salt
tray of a contrasting color

This activity allows the child to practice forming written letters.

Presentation

  1. Allow the child to experiment with the sand tray by making basic shapes or lines.
    Sand Tray 1.JPG Sand Tray 2.JPG
  2. Select a letter to practice. Trace the sandpaper letter, then make the same letter in the sand.
    Sand Tray 3.JPG
  3. Show the child how to rub their fingers together over the tray to clean them.
  4. 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

Material

The tray and the sand should be of very different colors so the letters will show up more.

Make Your Own

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)