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Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

Hello,
 In our Head Start program we can use leaves, pine cones, bird seed, dirt, and sand. That is I know of right now. I thing there is other things that could be used. The bird seed could be got almost anywhere.
Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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that's great, I'll try your suggestions! thank you :)

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lydie Leveille
Teacher
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:52
From: Anonymous Member
Subject: outdoor sand box

This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous

Hello,
 In our Head Start program we can use leaves, pine cones, bird seed, dirt, and sand. That is I know of right now. I thing there is other things that could be used. The bird seed could be got almost anywhere.
Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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I'm curious- why can't you use sand anymore?  Has it already been removed from the sandbox?  I've never heard a Preschool program that wasn't allowed to use sand.  As long as it is properly cared for and covered when not in use, sand is very appropriate for preschool children.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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Yes it is very appropriate, children love it! We have sand box in the classroom, and the sand outside has already been removed.

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lydie Leveille
Teacher
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2020 09:40
From: Sheila Dandeneau
Subject: outdoor sand box

I'm curious- why can't you use sand anymore?  Has it already been removed from the sandbox?  I've never heard a Preschool program that wasn't allowed to use sand.  As long as it is properly cared for and covered when not in use, sand is very appropriate for preschool children.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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If the reason sand is being taking away from your outdoor environment you can try and make homemade sensory sand or kinesthetic sand. Less mess and more fun.
5 cups sand 
1 cup flour
1 cup oil (canola is cheap baby oil smells good)

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Pamela Rogers
Signal Hill CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2020 21:07
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Yes it is very appropriate, children love it! We have sand box in the classroom, and the sand outside has already been removed.

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lydie Leveille
Teacher

Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2020 09:40
From: Sheila Dandeneau
Subject: outdoor sand box

I'm curious- why can't you use sand anymore?  Has it already been removed from the sandbox?  I've never heard a Preschool program that wasn't allowed to use sand.  As long as it is properly cared for and covered when not in use, sand is very appropriate for preschool children.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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I have never thought of making my own sand, I will try your recipe! The children are going to have so much fun, thank you very much!

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lydie Leveille
Teacher
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2020 15:25
From: Pamela Rogers
Subject: outdoor sand box

If the reason sand is being taking away from your outdoor environment you can try and make homemade sensory sand or kinesthetic sand. Less mess and more fun.
5 cups sand
1 cup flour
1 cup oil (canola is cheap baby oil smells good)

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Pamela Rogers
Signal Hill CA

Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2020 21:07
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Yes it is very appropriate, children love it! We have sand box in the classroom, and the sand outside has already been removed.

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lydie Leveille
Teacher

Original Message:
Sent: 01-23-2020 09:40
From: Sheila Dandeneau
Subject: outdoor sand box

I'm curious- why can't you use sand anymore?  Has it already been removed from the sandbox?  I've never heard a Preschool program that wasn't allowed to use sand.  As long as it is properly cared for and covered when not in use, sand is very appropriate for preschool children.

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Sheila Dandeneau
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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Depending on the size of the sandbox, anything that would go in a sensory bin might be fun. Some things I've seen that can be cheap and easy to find are popcorn kernels, beans, scraps of wrapping paper or shredded paper, rice, rocks, and dirt with fake flowers and gardening tools. Maybe ask the kids to brainstorm some different options that they'd want to play with!

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Liz Savage
Community Manager
Teachstone
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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Thank you! I would definitely try it and each month I can have something new for the kids... awesome, I love it!

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lydie Leveille
Teacher
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2020 09:49
From: Liz Savage
Subject: outdoor sand box

Depending on the size of the sandbox, anything that would go in a sensory bin might be fun. Some things I've seen that can be cheap and easy to find are popcorn kernels, beans, scraps of wrapping paper or shredded paper, rice, rocks, and dirt with fake flowers and gardening tools. Maybe ask the kids to brainstorm some different options that they'd want to play with!

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Liz Savage
Community Manager
Teachstone

Original Message:
Sent: 01-22-2020 13:34
From: lydie Leveille
Subject: outdoor sand box

Hello everyone!

I have a double outdoor sand box in my playground and unfortunately, I cannot use sand anymore.
Does anyone of you know anything else I can use instead of sand and where I can buy it? Something that is fun, safe and developmentally appropriate for Pre-K students?

Thank you!

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lydie Leveille
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