Playing with Sand

Young children understand the feel of sand, how its shape changes, ways to play using tools, and rules for playing safely

2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
Sand is made of many tiny grains gathered together.
When you touch it with your hands, it feels smooth and dry.
When you squeeze it, it spills through the spaces between your fingers.

💬 What Is Sand Like?

Sand is made of many tiny grains gathered together. When you touch it with your hands, it feels smooth and dry. When you squeeze it, it spills through the spaces between your fingers.

🤔 What does sand feel like when you touch it?

When you mix a little water into sand, it becomes easier to press together.
Wet sand can be shaped into hills and dumplings.
If there is too much water, it becomes muddy.

💬 Mix in Water to Make Shapes

When you mix a little water into sand, it becomes easier to press together. Wet sand can be shaped into hills and dumplings. If there is too much water, it becomes muddy.

🤔 What is different about dry, smooth sand and wet sand?

You can scoop sand with a shovel.
If you put sand in a bucket and turn it over, you can make a shape.
Using molds, you can make many different shapes.

💬 Let's Play with Tools

You can scoop sand with a shovel. If you put sand in a bucket and turn it over, you can make a shape. Using molds, you can make many different shapes.

🤔 Which tool would you like to try using?

Do not throw sand at people.
Do not put sand in your mouth.
After playing, wash your hands clean.

💬 Play Safely and Have Fun

Do not throw sand at people. Do not put sand in your mouth. After playing, wash your hands clean.

🤔 After playing with sand, what can you do to feel nice and clean?