Sand or Rice Tray
Ages 2–6~30 mincalmcalmsensoryquiet
Fill a deep tray with dry rice, oats, or sand.
Add spoons, small toys, cups.
Let them dig, pour, and bury things.
Lay a sheet underneath for easy cleanup.
What you'll need
You'll need: deep tray, rice or sand or oats, spoons, small toys.
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