If there is a pile of sand, put the child beside it. The child doesn't need your company at all. He will have a good time.

There is also a reason for this. Sand is a kind of loose toy, and there is a special name called loose parts abroad. This kind of toy can be moved, picked up, combined, reorganized, arranged, decomposed and repaired. And the gameplay is particularly flexible, and children can play whatever they want.

Compared with commercial toys, sand is more flexible, and there are always endless ways to play, so you can play enough without playing a few times. There are only a few mechanisms for commercialized toys, and they are fixed patterns. Children will get familiar with it after playing for a few days, which is boring.

Sand is full of mystery to children. Holding it with your hand will slip off your fingers, and touching it will also make your child feel stimulated. Sand can also be made into various shapes. If you have all kinds of molds, if you put sand in them, it looks like a mold.

You can make sand into all kinds of castles you want, dig holes for fun and build canals for fun. You can turn sand into any shape you want, and there are endless patterns to make children feel fresh every time they play.

What are the benefits of playing with sand? 1, improve cognition

Can help children explore, children will touch different textures of sand with their hands, dry, wet, coarse and fine. Let children feel the change of shape, the same amount of sand looks different in different molds, and can understand the principle of conservation of matter. In the process of playing with sand, some conversations between adults and children will also increase children's vocabulary.

2. Promote the development of sports

In the process of playing with sand, we constantly operate, load and pour by hand, which promotes the development of fine movements. At the same time, keep observing during playing to promote the coordination between hands and eyes. Children play with sand and then transport it to other places to make their own models. This process can promote the development of large muscles.

3. Stimulate imagination and creativity

There is no end to playing with sand. Children can give full play to their imagination and realize their creativity, thus stimulating their imagination and creativity.

In short, playing with sand is a good exercise, as long as you take care of the safety of children and pay attention to hygiene.