BRAZIL: Sensory Sand Sculptures

Challenge your Little Explorers to create a sculpture inspired by the amazing sand art you can find in Rio de Janeiro!

This sensory activity also builds fine motor and STEM skills! Find this free activity in the Brazil section of the Resource Library!

Skills Developed:

Sensory Exploration: sand texture, levels of moisture

STEM: Filling and emptying, creating stable structures

Fine Motor: scooping, scraping, spreading, smoothing, etc.

Supplies:

A large bin

Sand

Water

Spray bottle for water

buckets, shovels, sand molds (like this)

Other small manipulatives such as large glass beads, stones, or shells.

**NOTE: Small manipulatives may pose a CHOKING HAZARD to small children. Adult supervision is required.**

Directions:

Fill a large bin with all the supplies listed above. Invite your Little Explorer(s) to experiment with ...

Find the full version of this free activity in the Brazil section of the Resource Library!