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🌞 Sandy Playtime

Introduction

Sand is soft, warm, and fun! It lives on beaches and in playground boxes. Let’s explore sand together.

1. What Sand Looks Like

Sand is tiny, tiny grains.

  • Yellow like sunshine ☀️
  • White like clouds
  • Golden like a hug from the sun

You can see sand sparkle, sparkle, sparkle when the light hits it.

2. How Sand Feels and Sounds

Touch the sand— it is Soft, Soft, Soft.
Press your fingers— it makes a Crunch, Crunch sound.
When you shake a bucket— it says Shhh‑shhh‑shhh like a whisper.

3. Counting Sand Fun

Let’s count the grains we can see:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10!

You can count more as you dig, dig, dig.

Simple Activity – Build a Tiny Sand Tower

  1. Find a small bucket or cup.
  2. Fill it with sand, tap it gently.
  3. Turn it over—Ta‑da! a sand tower appears.
  4. Count the layers: one, two, three…

Feel happy, giggle, and say “Yay!” as you build.

Conclusion – Keep Exploring!

Sand is a friendly, warm friend that loves to be touched, counted, and listened to. Go outside, feel the sand, hear the whispers, and discover more wonders. Happy sand adventures! 🌊

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