Planning on going to the beach this Summer? Maybe you’ve got a park nearby or some sand in your back garden? We’ve got the perfect outdoor craft activity you can literally do anywhere, plus it keeps your children entertained for hours on end. Sand art is a fun and easy activity to put together and clean up is a breeze. It’s also an excellent activity for practising fine motor skills and creativity.
What you’ll need:
- Cardboard or thick paper (darker colours will help the sand stand out)
- Pencil (lighter colours are better for covering fully with sand)
- Glue (regular PVC glue works great)
- String or yarn (optional for displaying)
- Hole punch (we recommend doing this beforehand)
- Sand!
Let’s get crafting…
- Sketch a design on the cardboard. Some of our class favourites are flowers!
- Go over all the lines with glue. This is great practice for fine motor control!
- Sprinkle the sand all over the wet glue. We created a funnel out of paper for a more controlled sand application.
- Shake off the excess sand and enjoy your beautiful masterpiece.
- To hang the artwork, use a thick thread or yarn through pre-punched holes.
Let the glue dry fully before handling the artwork. Finally, encourage your child to continue to create and explore by displaying the young artists work.
Let’s explore some fine motor skills you can practise over the Summer with your children.
Examples of fine motor skills:
- Academics: scribbling, making marks, drawing, writing, and cutting.
- Play: construction skills using legos, puzzles, and train tracks.
- Self-care: tying shoelaces, putting on sandals, zips, buttons, and belts.
