What you’ll need Curiosity and Sand Play


Sand play introduces endless opportunities for provoking curiosity. Through building and drawing creativity and imagination are nurtured.


• Using kitchen utensils helps children learn about real life and how to engage with everyday objects. • First experiences in science concepts – what happens when water is introduced to sand? Why does this happen, what happens when the sand dries? • Maths skills can be supported by introducing measuring cups and jugs.


• Place a sand tray on a lightbox for multi-sensory play – mark making in the sand to reveal patterns and colours.


• D42079 Tabletop Sand Tray • D52699 Kneel Up Table • 803022 YPO Play Sand • 81153X YPO Coloured Play Sand - Blue • 876093 Messy Play Utensils


Painting Pebbles – Mix and


Match Faces Paint facial features on pebbles and see how many different faces you can make. You could try more abstract illustrations and create monsters or animals. Paint leaves and flowers to create pebble gardens, the opportunities are endless!


• Choose smooth, flat pebbles. • Wash the rocks before starting to paint them. • Seal the rocks with a spray sealer or white paint as a base. • Paint the pebbles, use an outdoor or multi-surface paint to help them hold up to the elements.


• Use oil based or Sharpies to write on the rocks. • Finish with a water-based sealer – the more coats the better.


What you’ll need


• 803902 Flat Pebbles • 735073 Decospray Transparent Varnish • 759104 Sharpie Fine Markers, Pack of 12


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