Playground Sand

Several studies are carried out both in our country and in the world for the arrangement of outdoor playgrounds in a way that supports the developmental areas of the child; Attention is paid to the use of materials that do not harm the child for the use of these areas. Undoubtedly, one of these materials is playground sand, which supports the creativity, fine motor skills, social and mental development of the child.

Sand is used as an educational tool. Sand games are beneficial for the development of the child and support his/her development areas; On the other hand, sand, which is an economical educational tool, can be used effectively by rearranging playgrounds, creating sand tables and sandboxes.

It is seen that Sand in Playgrounds has been eliminated and ignored, and the importance given as an educational tool has decreased. It will be very beneficial for the development of children to use sand games more actively in education by making new arrangements in this regard.

“We see that the studies on outdoor playgrounds in Turkey have intensified since the 1970s, they are generally carried out by landscape architects and are increasing rapidly ”

Natural materials such as sand, soil and mud have been used in games and toys since ancient times (And, 2012). It is stated in researches based on Ancient Greece that the basic construction material of many toys used at that time was terracotta.

Sand playgrounds give children the opportunity to play both individually and with other children. Therefore, children improve their skills by playing individual games on their own and social skills such as helping each other by playing with other children. It has been observed that he is more charming and more decent in the pool. This shows the effect of interaction with other children on these children.

Children who are inadequate in social skills, which are defined as socially acceptable and learned behaviors that enable the individual to establish positive social relations in social environments, enable communication with others, and are socially acceptable, may encounter various problems in interpersonal relations, academic studies, emotional-behavioral areas and professional lives throughout their lives. .

The biggest feature of Playground Sand is that it is free from dust by means of separators. Playground Sand is the Cleanest Carcinogen-free Sand obtained with a very special washing, without being treated with chemicals.