Sand play activities ideas for children

Enjoy this collection of sand play ideas – great sensory play activities for indoors or outdoors.

Sand play activities for children

This week on NurtureStore we’re looking afresh at our sand tray. Try a new idea with us this week.

This article is part of our sensory play ideas for children.

Sand play ideas

:: use this simple recipe to make coloured sand

:: add something new to your sand tray: try story stones,number stones, stone cairns, shell houses or turn it into a small world play land

:: add a handful of sand to this seaside play dough to include an interesting texture

:: or combine sand with flowers to create art

More sensory play ideas for children

Take a look at our resources for more sensory play ideas for your children to enjoy including:

:: water and ice play ideas

:: play dough recipes and activities

:: sensory process art ideas

:: small world play ideas