We all played in the sandbox as a child, because this building is an integral attribute of any playground. It attracts children like a magnet, and even playing with sand develops spatial imagination and fine motor skills of the hands of babies.
If in the summer you quite often visit your children in the country, then be sure to build a sandbox, and then the fidgets will have something to do, they will not distract you from more important matters.
How to make a sandbox with your own hands?
It is quite simple to arrange a play corner at the summer cottage for your children. In this article, you will read the necessary recommendations on how to make a sandbox with your own hands without much hassle.
In order to make a place for fun, you must correctly choose its location. Do not place the structure completely under the trees - the fallen leaves will constantly fall into it and after the rain the sand will dry out for a long time. It is best to place the sandbox in a sunny place or in partial shade. However, we should not forget that children do not want to be in the sun for a long time, so if the place is sunny, then it will be necessary to build a canopy or install a sun umbrella. The child will be comfortable playing, and he will not overheat.
You can purchase a ready-made plastic model at the supermarket, but we advise you to build a place for your child’s games on their own. How to make a sandbox with your own hands? Yes, everything is very simple. After you have chosen a place for installation, you need to determine the size of the sandbox and prepare boards of the required length. In order for the child not to receive any injuries, the boards must be processed - first trimmed, and then walk with sandpaper. After that, they need to be treated with an antiseptic and apply a layer of primer.
The place where the sandbox will be located needs to be cleaned, as well as a layer of earth with a depth of 35 to 50 cm removed. At the corners of the site, you need to dig holes for the columns. The sandbox frame needs to be assembled from the prepared boards: connect the four columns with slats on the outside, given that one of them will be buried. After assembly, the structure must be painted with any paint that is safe for children. It should be noted that it is not necessary to paint the boards in yellow, since it will often have to be updated.
After the paint has dried, the columns must be installed in the holes prepared for them. After installing the structure, you need to nail boards for sitting, so that children can play comfortably.
Sand for the sandbox can either be purchased (pay attention to the color and texture when buying), or you can take it from the river, if there is one near your summer residence. In the second case, before you pour it into the sandbox, you need to carefully sift the sand so that there are no cigarette butts or traumatic objects. It will need to be added every year.
Do not forget to also purchase toys for the sandbox, then your child will be able to create his own game world. The more accessories of various colors, the more interesting the baby will play with them. Now you know how to make a sandbox with your own hands quickly and easily. You and your child will be delighted with the new construction at the cottage.