Sand

Sand provides the ultimate early childhood experience. Babies and toddlers can indulge in sensory explorations while learning the social boundaries of eating and throwing sand. Preschoolers can use their large muscles to build elaborate structures while experimenting with maths and science.

Sandpits that combine sand and water are a fundamental feature of Australian childcare centres. Sand can also be found in nature, at a river or beach.

The educational benefits of sand include sensory awareness.

EYLF learning outcomes

Sand aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework as it is a material (4.4).

Learning experiences

Make things from sand

Children can use sand to make cities, mountains, towers, or volcanos. Sand is used to make sand castles.