We all played in the sandbox as children, because this building is an essential attribute of any playground. It attracts children like a magnet, and playing with sand also develops spatial imagination and fine motor skills of kids' hands.
If in the summer you often visit your country house with your children, 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?
Setting up a play corner in the summer cottage for your children is quite simple. 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 need to choose the right place for its location. You should not place the structure completely under the trees - fallen leaves will constantly fall into it and after 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 it is undesirable for children to be in the sun for a long time, so if the place is sunny, then it will be necessary to buildcanopy or install a sun umbrella. The child will be comfortable playing and will not overheat.
You can buy a ready-made plastic model in the supermarket, but we advise you to build a place for your child to play 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 the boards of the required length. In order for the child not to receive any injuries, the boards must be processed - pre-cut, and then go through with sandpaper. After that, they need to be treated with an antiseptic and a layer of primer applied.
The place where the sandbox will be located must be cleaned, and a layer of earth 35 to 50 cm deep must be removed. Holes for posts must be dug in the corners of the site. The frame of the sandbox must be assembled from prepared boards: connect 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 you should not paint the boards yellow, as it will have to be updated frequently.
After the paint has dried, the posts must be installed in the holes prepared for them. After installing the structure, you need to nail the seat boards so that the children can play comfortably.
Sand for the sandbox can either be purchased (when buying, pay attention to the color and consistency), or taken from the river, if there is one nearbyfrom your cottage. In the second case, before pouring it into the sandbox, it is necessary to carefully sift the sand so that there are no cigarette butts or traumatic objects. It will need to be topped up every year.
Don't forget to also get sandbox toys so your child can create their own play world. The more accessories of different colors there are, the more interesting it is for the baby to play with them. Now you know how to make a sandbox with your own hands quickly and easily. You and your child will be happy with the new construction at their summer cottage.
