Since it's made of plastic it is durable and easy to clean, and the replaceable cover means everything inside is kept safe and away from the elements. Your cover design is great but our sandbox is under a tower which has a rockwall on one side a slide on an adjacent side. Many of our sandpits are available with covers to shelter your little explorers from the harsh UV rays, letting them play as safely as possible. I found it easier to attach the hinge to the seat (on the side opposite the arm rests) and THEN attach it to the screwed-in plank.

Depending on any accompanying sand toys you choose, your child can also start to explore imaginative play, as well as assisting their sensory development when playing in their sandbox. Children will have heaps of fun in the garden while developing their motor skills with the addition of a sandpit. If your child is more of a hippopotamus fan than a turtle lover, they are sure to love this adorable hippo sand pit.Bringing all the fun of the beach to your home in the form of a sandpit has always been a great way to keep young children entertained.

Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter. There are endless games that can be made with a sandpit, from finding items in the sand for younger explorers to building sandcastles of different shapes and sizes. p>With a Diploma in Education specializing in Fine Arts (Painting) and a Bachelor of Arts specializing in Illustration and Visual media from the University of Arts London, Sarah previously was a London-based teacher who brought her passion for art and culture to the classroom. You can cut the boards however you want, there aren't any particular reasons you need a compound miter saw.With all the space kids could need for sand and messy play, the Charles Bentley Wooden Sandpit also comes with benches for adults to sit and supervise. Kids can sit on the bench and play at the table sandpit area, and once it's time for lunch, you can simply place the table top back on. The seat pretty much stays put until everything's lifted to close it, and I really don't think little kids will be able to do that.