Dig, dig, digging!
10th February 2022
Children have always been intrigued by sand. Sand is a foundational part of the ground in the same way that dirt or clay is, making it available to children for centuries. Before the arrival of the toys and electronics of today’s society, children were forced to find creative methods to play with the outdoor materials found all around them, including sand. Children have played in sand by digging, sifting, building, pouring, and exploring throughout time, and they should be encouraged to continue this method of play. Sand is very well-suited to the urge to explore and to the imagination inherent in young children.
Both of our school campuses make good use of this wonderful natural resource with sand areas for use from EYFS up to Year 6! With so many benefits from sensory and motor skill development to maths, spatial awareness as well as the amazing communication and cooperation taking place, take a walk around either our Njiro or Kisongo campus and you will find our students actively engaged in all kinds of sandy fun.
