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Toddlers can practice many skills
while playing in a sandbox. Below are a few activities to do with
your toddler.
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KITCHEN
GADGETS
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Give your child a plastic funnel and show
her how to pour sand in the top and watch it pour out the tube. |
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Give your child measuring cups to fill
with sand. |
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Large spoons work great in the sand box.
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PLASTIC BOTTLES
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Cut a large plastic bottle in half diagonally |
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Use the bottom to mold sand. Have your child pour
sand into the bottom half, then add some water and pat
it down. |
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Next, help your child to turn it over and remove the
bottle. |
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You can turn the top half of the bottle upside-down
and use it for a sand funnel. |
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TREASURE HUNT
Bury some small toys in the sandbox for your child to find.
ROADS
Give your child some cars or trucks that can be used in a sandbox.
Show her how to drag a small spatula or block through the sand
to make a hard flat road. Use blocks or mounds of sand to create
tunnels for your cars. |
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SANDBOX "WORDS"
Playing in a sandbox, can be a great time to help your child
increase their vocabulary. Say words that match up with their actions,
such as; "up and down", "over and under", "wet
and dry", and "in and out". |
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