Description
Introduce hands-on sand experiences to your EYFS and KS1 outdoor classroom with the Set of Outdoor Sand Tools. This durable set offers high-quality sand pit tools suitable for continuous outdoor use.
The spades and rakes allow children to explore digging and the movement of sand on a larger scale, a concept they are familiar with within the smaller scale indoor sand area. The sand drills further engage and challenge children to create holes and tunnels, encouraging early scientific enquiry including force, motion and cause and effect. These tools also strengthen fine and gross motor development as children squeeze, twist and move the equipment.
Designed for outdoor learning, the sand tools are sturdy, hard-wearing and ideal for frequent use in busy sand areas. The sand tools offer larger-scale sand play, whether children are building landscapes, digging channels or working collaboratively to move materials around the outdoor classroom.
Children can dig, scoop, and transfer sand or other loose materials, experimenting with movement, force, and volume. These activities develop coordination, hand-eye control and spatial awareness. Collaborative use encourages turn-taking, communication, and shared investigation in group settings.
For extended learning, invest in the Outdoor Sand Resource Collection 3–7yrs for a complete outdoor sand area solution or choose further smaller sets of outdoor sand resources including Set of Outdoor Sand Grabber & Drill, Set of Outdoor Long Handled Sand Tools or Set of Outdoor Patterned Sand Rollers to introduce new tools, textures, and large-scale sand experiences. Combining these resources allows children to explore patterns, repetition and sequencing outdoors.
Explore the full range of Outdoor Sand Area Resources to enhance your early years or KS1 outdoor classroom, creating an engaging and inspiring environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Learning Opportunities
- Investigating materials through digging and shaping
- Collaborating and communicating shared ideas with others
- Sparking curiosity through cause and effect and repeated action
- Expressing intentions and outcomes through movement
This Set of Outdoor Sand Tools includes:
- 3 Classic Shovel, approx. 40cm
- 3 Classic Rake, approx. 42cm
- 3 Sand Drill, approx. 40cm
- Suitable for aged 3 and over
Variations
Many of our resources are produced in a variety of colours and styles and may vary slightly from those shown; however, we guarantee consistent quality and value. Secondary images are for representation only.
