In the sandpit, children are able to work on their finger muscle strength and control, especially when digging sand with their fingers, shaping sand and mud into shapes, and putting fine details into their creations.
They are in fact learning non-stop during play. During the first 6 years, they learn more maths in the sandpit and the bath than they do in a lesson on numbers. So, how does a sandpit help a child’s development? Apart from the fact that sand play is highly therapeutic and relaxing, there are also many educational benefits.