Free activities for kids - ideas for children's sandbox fun

Sandbox Fun

Create your own indoor sandbox, or try one of these ideas for enjoy sand, sun and summer fun.

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Indoor Sand Box

Materials List

large plastic bin with a lid

sand

toys (cars, animals, people...)

Instructions

Use a large plastic container with a lid (eg. rubbermaid bin for under the bed )

Fill the bin with sand. Be sure to leave 3-4 inches at the top to reduce spills.

Let the children pick out some of their toys for the new sandbox.

Hints

You can buy a large bag of sand for under $5. at a hardware or garden store.

Get mini buckets, shovels or funnels for the children to play with.

Think about where you can store it, then get a bin that will fit that space.

"I don't have the space or money for a fancy sandbox
but knew that my three toddlers would love one. With the indoor sandbox, they're having F-U-N for hours on end."

Thank you to Zissy F. for sending in this project idea.

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