Enabling Environments: Sand Area - Around the nursery - Dig anddelve

Nursery World, 1 November 2007

Wet and dry sand can provide a useful basis for further learning when combined with careful planning and an interesting variety of resources, says Jane Drake. Photography at lescudjack nurery in penzAnce, cornwall, by jim wileman.

A well-equipped sand area is a popular and busy feature in a nursery. When planning for this area, it is important to remember that children should have experience of both wet and dry sand and that learning outcomes will differ according to the consistency of the sand and the resources provided. RESOURCES Aim to provide: - a large, deep sand tray at an appropriate...

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