Sand and Water Play

Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children

Learn creative new ways to help children think and discover on their own, with over 70 sand and water table ideas. Designed for children ages three to six, Sand and Water Play introduces fun materials like aquarium rocks, bird seed, mud, rock salt, and more to engage children's minds and hands. A must for anyone with a sand and water table!

Reviews

"...In working with children who have severe emotional problems, I know the importance that a well planned sand and water table can provide in advancing children's understanding of the world and themselves. These strategies can make a dull classroom good, and a good classroom great. These activities will provide the parent or teacher who is in search of something, besides dittos and television, that will keep their child's interest and advance their child's knowledge and creativity."

"As a kindergarten teacher with ten years teaching experience in pre-school and kindergarten, I feel that a sand and water table is an essential tool to have in the classroom. This book provides a teacher with information and a variety of activities that will help children develop a foundation for language, math, science, and social skills. I have used some of these activities in my classroom and feel that they greatly enhance the learning experience for the child. I would highly recommend this book to any pre-school or kindergarten teacher."

"Technology is making the world of children more and more abstract. First, they need many rich and varied experiences using all their senses to lay the groundwork. This book offers many such activities that will abort children's attention. Teachers will find helpful tips for enhancing learning and some great recipes."

"SAND! WATER! and BEYOND! Now I can set up activities for art, construction, gardens, bubbles, science, and so much more right in my sand and water table."

"I really like this book. Why? It gives objectives in terms of child development to make planning for individual children's needs easy. It gives tips, questions, and spotlight words to make it even easier. It gives specific activity directions but also encourages the children to explore in their own ways, not just the 'teacher's way.' Thanks. It's a great one!"