1.
If a sand table or box is not available, make one by lining a box with a trash bag, or use a plastic tub. Put another trash bag underneath. Fill with clean, fine sand.
2.
On 52 large index cards, write large upper- and lower-case letters as samples.
3.
Talk with children to assure they learn the names of the letters and hear their sounds.
4.
Choose a letter on a card. Trace its shape with your finger.
5.
Draw the same letter in sand.
6.
Write the letter on an index card with a Crayola® Washable Marker.
7.
Cover the letter with Crayola® School Glue.
8.
Put the card in the sand box and sprinkle sand on the glue. Dry overnight.