Making a Sand Table for a Preschool Class

[SonshineLearner]

Hi There ;)

 

I want to make a Sand Table for a Preschool (Co-op) Class. I'm looking for "done and easy" plans :)

 

Anyone have suggestions? An alternative is that we do have tables we could use, but then would need something for on top of them.... :)

[amey311]

http://www.creativeworksforchildren.com/how-to-make-a-pvc-sand-table-for-children.htm - what about something like this?

[clarkacademy]

Under the bed tote box. They are usually long not too deep but deep enough and they have lids.

[hmvaughan4]

Under the bed tote box. They are usually long not too deep but deep enough and they have lids.

When I taught preschool, we used totes. I had several of them, beans, rice, packing peanuts,bird seed, etc. that I'd switch daily. At home, I have a large plastic tote (3 feet long x 2 feet tall) that I use for sensory items. Right now, it's dish soap and water on the front porch.

[SonshineLearner]

When I taught preschool, we used totes. I had several of them, beans, rice, packing peanuts,bird seed, etc. that I'd switch daily. At home, I have a large plastic tote (3 feet long x 2 feet tall) that I use for sensory items. Right now, it's dish soap and water on the front porch.

 

:) Thanks everyone! How large were the totes at preschool? Do you remember how many kids would gather round to play? We've got 10-20 in the area, but of course.... there are other things to play with.

 

Also, I'm all ears for anything else fun that you remember! :) We have scheduled circle time, craft time... and free time for the "sand" table/dress-up/kitchen area... etc. :)