Today, children sat down on the sand, side by side, and used shovels and their hands to bury their legs.  They talked about how the sand felt on their skin.  They worked together to share the sand around them.  They made up stories of who they were.  One child said, “I’m a mermaid.  Children need to have the opportunity to see, touch, learn, and express themselves.  Experiences in the sand area have a multi-sensory quality.  Sand experiences help children grow in all areas of development.  Children will usually have positive social interactions in the sand area.  We want to thank you for your understanding that in preschool your child may come home with wet, dirty, or sandy clothing or footwear.  Creative play and hands-on experiences are essential to the development of well-balanced children!