Summer Outdoors, Fresh Air, Sand Boxes, Sand Box Toys and Lots of Fun!

A Sand Box and Sand Box Toys - Digging in the sand on a summer day will never loose its magic!

Hi Moms!

Summer is just around the corner and the kids will, once again, be home on vacation! What better ways to spend their time than to engage them in outdoor physical activities that burn energy, provide fresh air and pure vitamin D sunshine, and provide hours of just plain old fashion fun! What can compare to the fun kids experience when they are engaged in activities that take place in the sand box with their friends and their favorite sand box toys? Summer fun in the good old sand box is as old as the hills and as new as the June flowers. Capture the childhood magic and excitement of each new summer with the fun that never grows old! These great sand box toys provide hours of old fashion fun and summer childhood memories that last for a lifetime.

Our three adult children have blessed us with ten grandchildren. We have a sand box in the back yard and we could not have imagined the fun that was in store for children and adults alike. It became a Friday ritual for our family that not one of us was willing to miss. We all, young and old, found ourselves waiting in anticipation for the fun, food, laughter, and the camaraderie we experienced every Friday afternoon as the screams of child delight filled the summer air in our backyard. At the end of the day, the children were dressed in pajamas before loaded up to head for home. Our children were always happy to announce that, "The kids were asleep before we reached the stop sign at the corner." Talk about fun! It went non-stop and brought back the real carefree dog days of summer for all! As we look forward and prepare for our own (soon to be here) Friday summer water fun, we invite you to prepare for yours!

Recapture the joy and magic of summer for your children as we have. Summer is calling, and one of these magical sand boxes and its toys are just waiting for your kids!

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Sand and Water Sensory Play

Children's Summer Fun Multi-Use Table: Sand and Water Box Activity Center with 8 Play Toys

Product Features

* Children's Sumer Fun Multi-Use Table: Sand and Water Box Activity Center with 8 Play Toys.
* Comes with a variety of accessories to assist imaginative play including a watering can, water wheel, bucket, star and turtle sand moulds, spade and a rake.
* Robustly and colourfully designed, and complete with its own cover, the Summer Multiplay Table is an essential piece of equipment for inquiring young minds.
* Use as a table or sand/water box (includes cover to transfor it into a table).
* This item ships separately and in the original manufacturer's packaging. There will be shipping labels attached to the outside of the package.

Product Description
One of the best gift ideas around and functional as well! Children will love this activity center which will entertain them for hours! The Summer Multiplay Table can be filled with both water and sand and comes with a variety of accessories to assist imaginative play including a watering can, water wheel, bucket, star and turtle sand moulds, spade and a rake. Robustly and colourfully designed, and complete with its own cover, the Summer Multiplay Table is an essential piece of equipment for inquiring young minds. One side of the table could be filled with sand, and the other with water. Legs snap in for easy assembly and/or storage. Imported. **** PLEASE NOTE: COLORS OF SAND TOYS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY **** This item ships separately and in the original manufacturer's packaging. There will be shipping labels attached to the outside of the package.

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Toddler See-Thru Sensory Table

Product Features

* Provides ultimate splash control with clear, tuff, nine-inch deep acrylic tub. You can use it with water sand or anything and othe rmaterials.
* Matching see-thru acrylic activity cover included. Locking casters. Ready-to-assemble.
* This is a professional grade high quality construction sensory table. Made of super strong, durable, stain resistant materials. The finish on the wood is as tuff as the coating used on gym floors.
* Drain with valve included. Locking Casters. Activity cover included with large tub tables.
* Dimensions: 23" wide x 37" long x 20" high.

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* Product Dimensions: 37 x 23 x 20 inches ; 44 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 48 pounds

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Sand Castle 3-in-1 Building Set - Set of 3 Pails, Buckets, and Molds

Product Features

* This set of three "2-in-1" sand pails are a must for the beach, sandbox or garden
* Use to carry water and sand for that castle building project.
* Then use the three different shapes to build your castle.
* Includes: Yellow rounded sand castle pail, long Red sandle castle top, and square Green (not shown in picture) sandle castle base
* Kids love using their imagination building with these buckets and molds

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Classic 4-Piece Beach Bucket Sand Toy Set

Product Features

* Made of thick, durable plastic to stand up to play and weather
* Includes ribbed bucket with sand scoop, rake and funnel
* Assorted primary colors
* Suitable for ages 18 months +

Product Description
This classic set includes all the basics for having fun in the sun (or the shade!). Dig, rake, and pour sand with this set made of thick, sturdy plastic.

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Toys & Games: Sand & Water Toys: Large 8-Piece Set Includes Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel, Boat and more!

Product Features

* Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes Toys, Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel, Boat and more!
* Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach, Sandbox or the Tub.
* Children will love the boat which makes this a very popular set (boat measures 6" long).
* Made and Imported from Germany for unsurpassed Quality: Toys conform to the highest Quality Control Tests!
* Packaged in a netbag, assorted colors as pictured. Netbag measures 9" x 12" x 20".

Product Description
Made & Imported from Germany for unsurpassed Quality! This is our Top-of-the-Line Beach/Sandbox set! Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes Toys, Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel, Boat and more! Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach, Sandbox or the Tub. Children will love the boat which makes this a very popular set (6" long). Made and Imported from Germany for unsurpassed Quality: Toys conform to the highest Quality Control Tests! Packaged in a netbag, assorted colors as pictured. Netbag measures 9" x 12" x 20".

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Some great books on sand play!

Sand and Water Play: Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children

by: Sherrie West, Amy Cox

Book Description

Learn creative new ways to help children think and discover on their own. With over 70 sand and water table ideas, children develop problem-solving skills by applying knowledge, facts, and techniques in their world. Designed for children ages three to six, Sand and Water uses fun mediums like aquarium rocks, bird seed, mud and worms, rock salt and more to encourage children to release tension, concentrate, and become absorbed in an activity.

Sherrie West has been active in the field of early childhood education for twenty years as a teacher and trainer. Amy Cox is a supervising teacher in Utah. This is their first book for Gryphon House.

About the Author
Sherrie West has been working with young children and their teachers for the past twenty years. She is a mentor teacher for Head Start at the Ogden Area Community Action Agency. Ms. West trains early childhood teachers and develops curriculum for the Weber State University lab school.

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Images of Resiliency

by: Linda B. Hunter

Clark Moustakas Ph.D. Author
Images of Resiliency inspires hope... An important resource for teachers and clinicians.

Violet Oaklander Ph.D. Author
A wonderful, well-written, well-organized, and moving book! There are so few books about using sandplay with children - it fills a great void.

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Learning Through Play: Sand, Water, Clay & Wood : A Practical Guide for Teaching Young Children

by: Susan A. Miller

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Mud, Sand, and Water

by: Dorothy M. Hill

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Sandbox Scientist: Real Science Activities for Little Kids

by: Michael Ross

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Age 2^-7. Ross presents ideas for letting young children explore science freely, through play. Each chapter in the book contains a number of activities related to a theme such as light, water, or building. Ross discusses the materials, the setup, and the science behind each one, as well as recalling the experiences and reactions of children doing that activity. Humorous drawings in a bold "retro" style appear throughout the book, but their purpose is mainly decorative. Preschool and primary-grade teachers and parents will find this an upbeat, practical guide to science activities for young children. Carolyn Phelan

Book Description
Young children are natural scientists at play. While they bake mud pies and pour and measure water, they are observing, theorizing and developing science skills, as well as having fun. Children two to eight years old will thrive on the many open-ended science experiences including: ice and bubbles, compost and seeds, magnets and gears, potions and plant prints and more.

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Some frequently asked questions about Sand Boxes and Sand Play

Well one of our great lensmasters; groovyoldlady, asked the following:

"More text - wow me, please! I'd like to see more tips for ways to clean up the sandy mess and for keeping kitties from invading the giant litter box. Tell us too about why/how sand play is good for kiddos"

Ok, groovyoldlady you asked for it, and you shall receive it!

The first issue we will address is how to keep our sand box from becoming a litter box for the cats. This is pretty easy in reality; it is called a sand box cover. Most sand boxes either come with one or provide for one on order. If the sand box doesn't come with one, a simple heavy duty plastic tarp that you can buy in any hardware store along with some bungees to hold it in place works just fine. If the tarp idea doesn't sit well with you, one can always buy some ¼ inch plywood sheets, place them on top of the sand box, and weigh them down with a couple bricks or stones. No matter how you do it, you simply need to cover the sand box, and remove it from the animal world's access. I dislike chemicals, so for me that one is not a solution.

Next, the sandy mess is definitely a big part of sand box play. Here are a few modifications to consider. One thing you can do is use an alternative to sand. Substances like rice, oats, wheat, or even beans can serve as a substitute for sand. These can make clean-up easier, but can also present some challenges unique to their nature. In my opinion, the biggest challenge is that kids don't like playing in them as much as good old fashion sand. So here are a couple of strategies that seem to work for me around our house when it comes to the sand box and its mess.

First of all, we have placed our sand box about 100 feet away from the house. Here is the first amazingly simple strategy. The kids just seem to shed most of the sand during their journey from the sand box to the house! Next, consider what clothing the children are wearing when they go out to play in the sand box. During the winter months the bulky layers of clothes are not conducive to shedding excess sand. One might consider other play options for that time of year. Sand boxing definitely lends itself more to warm weather play particularly in the summer time when all that is necessary is a swim suit to play in the sand box, and a swim in the pool afterward to clean up. So here is another simple strategy involving productive play and creative cleanup. Have the wading pool (which is probably still full from yesterday) or the trusty garden hose nearby, and the sand mess becomes a no-care. When their sand play is done you simply "dip" them or "hose" them. Of course, running in and out of the house before this cycle has run its full course is strictly forbidden!

Another successful strategy we employ at our house is to place a soft hand brush by the back door to the house, and we have modeled for our grandchildren how to thoroughly brush themselves off before coming back into the house. We have modeled for the little ones how to empty out pant cuffs, pockets, shake their heads, take off shoes, and brush themselves off from head to toe. It's amazing what a thorough job they do independently! They then line up for inspection, and that is a big part of the fun. If they pass inspection, they get to come into the house. If not, well then we just help them out a little outside before the mess has a chance to make it into the house.

So now that we have completely removed the mess from this very traditional childhood activity, let's give some thought to some negative consequences of transforming this to a squeaky clean activity. Consider this, sometimes learning can be messy! We need balance in everything we do, and sometimes the mess is part of the creative process and can be a beneficial process of trial and error. Sometimes learning looks very, very messy and I bring that observation to you as a teacher, a mother, and a grandmother. Most all of childhood experience and learning revolves around play, imagination, and sensory stimulation. Remove any one of these from their childhood experience, and you remove a vital aspect of healthy child development. Childhood play often looks messy and disorganized. Childhood play, in its most natural uninterrupted form is often the means by which their developing brains are forming new synapse pathways that are critical in the development of higher level thinking and planning skills. Last, but certainly not least, let's not loose sight of a valuable opportunity to teach our children that there are responsibilities involved with all rewarding endeavors even playing in the sand box! This kind of play provides an excellent opportunity to teach our children that clean up is part of the fun, and gives them ownership of that responsibility.

Sand play helps children develop in four areas: mental, physical, cognitive, and social-emotional. Sand play is not just fun, it provides some of the most extraordinary experiences to be experienced as young children! There are whole books written on this subject, and far too much data to cover here in this short space. So I have added a great selection of books for you to choose from. You can select a topic and you can purchase one to cover a particular aspect of sand play. You can also follow some of the links provided in the RSS feed below for great information on the subject. I will, however, attempt to cover a couple of the high profile reasons, and those topics briefly here.

There are vast amounts of sensory benefits derived by children from having a sand box, and the appropriate sand box toys for children to play with. For starters it is engrained in the most basic nature of a child to experiment, and want to explore their very surroundings using every type of sensory means they have at their disposal. From the time they are born, everything goes into their mouths, doesn't it? As they get older the tactile nature of the touch, the sight of the eyes, the sounds entering the ears, and the smells that stimulate the olfactory center of the brain come more into play as their understanding broadens.

The sand box and its toys can play such a powerful beneficial role in aiding a young child to explore their senses, and develop their curiosity in the some of the most productive ways imaginable. To name just a few we can take a look at the creative and constructive nature of sand play, how it stimulates a child's imagination and how it stimulates their creativity. Children use their own creativity and imagination to make their own personal sand creations all by themselves without any interference from an adult. Children can use the sand toys and tools to make villages, castles, and whole cities with total freedom of thought. Their creations in the end analysis are always perfect in their own little eyes, and therefore serve as great self esteem and confidence builders. Play that is not interfered with by adults allows a child's creative skills to bloom in ways that will forever be the subject of PHD dissertations until the end of time.

Playing in the sand helps a child grow emotionally as well by teaching them the patience involved in making their creations as well as the negotiations necessary when things don't turn out as they wanted them to in the beginning. This builds their confidence, and helps a child learn how to constructively deal with tension, frustration, and confusion. It teaches them how to relax, and have an enjoyable experience which is rewarded by the feeling of their accomplishments. This feeling is caused by the production of the endorphins that the brain needs to feel secure and have a sense of well being. Whenever a child plays and enjoys themselves these critical endorphins are produced.

Playing in the sand allows a child's ability to socialize in a positive way to develop by being placed in an environment whereby the child's play involves sharing, communicating, helping, and cooperating with their friends while they play. They learn to build their ability to resolve the conflicts that will always occur when children play with each other, as well as learn to control their emotions when things go contrary to their own wishes and wants.

Playing in the sand will serve them well in some of the most rudimentary issues of science. For instance they will learn some of the simple concepts of how gravity affects their little towers when the sand dries out by the evaporation of the moisture it contains. They will learn about some basic physics principals when they try to engineer a bridge without the proper support structure or a tunnel that collapses as a result of lack of supports. They will learn about weight, size, volume, and a host of other mathematical measurements that become necessary for their little creation to become complete.

I can go on and on telling you why I am so enthusiastic about sand box play and elucidating its benefits until the earth becomes flat, but let me just sum it up simply by saying this. A young child's entire sensory experience of learning revolves around constructive play. It doesn't get any better than the good old fashion sand box.

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Great Sand Boxes for your Children to play in

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Here we have included some higher end sand boxes.

Happy Giddy Sandbox

Product Features

* Fun kids sandbox is perfect for backyard play
* For 24 people, ages 3 yrs. and up
* 100% polyester
* Wipe clean with damp cloth
* 41Hx35.5Wx35.5D"

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6 X 7 Foot Canopy Sandbox

Product Features

* Stained with waterproofing stain
* Solid wood construction no particle board or plywood
* Made from larger lumber to be sturdy
* Weed block and canopy fabric included
* Assembly instructions included

Product Description
6 X 7 foot canopy sandbox is made from solid pine wood stained in a natural cedar waterproofing stain to help it hold up in the weather. Built sturdy to last for years. Looks great and will give your little ones years of enjoyment. Sandbox is 7 feet wide, 6 feet deep and 5 feet high at the peak. Some assembly required, assembly instructions included.

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6 Foot Square Bench Sandbox

Product Features

* Stained with waterproofing stain
* Made from large lumber to be sturdy
* No particle board or plywood
* Weed block fabric included
* Corners blunted for safety

Product Description
6 Foot square bench sandbox is made from solid pine wood stained in a natural cedar waterproofing stain to help it hold up in the weather. Built sturdy to last for years. Looks great and will give your little ones years of enjoyment. Some assembly is required, assembly instructions are included.

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7 Foot Square Bench Sandbox

Product Features

* Stained with waterproofing stain
* Made from large lumber to be sturdy
* No particle board or plywood
* Weed block fabric included
* Corners blunted for safety

Product Description
7 Foot square bench sandbox is made from solid pine wood stained in a natural cedar waterproofing stain to help it hold up in the weather. Built sturdy to last for years. Looks great and will give your little ones years of enjoyment. Some assembly required, assembly instructions included.

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What would a sand box be with out those great sand box toys!

Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes Toys, Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel and more!

Product Features

* Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes Toys, Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel and more!
* Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach.
* Set includes 5" watering can, 9.5" shovel-sieve, 9.5" spade, 9.5" rake, two 5.5" sand molds, 5" tall bucket with handle and 6.5" diameter sieve; all packed in a reusable zippered bag with carry straps.
* Celebrate your child's creativity with this great gift set!

Product Description
Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes Toys, Watering Can, Bucket, Shovel and more! Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach. Set includes 5" watering can, 9.5" shovel-sieve, 9.5" spade, 9.5" rake, two 5.5" sand molds, 5" tall bucket with handle and 6.5" diameter sieve; all packed in a reusable zippered bag with carry straps. Celebrate your child's creativity with this great gift set!

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BBandG Sandbox Beach Toy Set

Product Features

* Sandbox Beach set includes 10 pieces.
* See product description for items included

Product Description
Each set contains: 1 bucket, 1 shovel, 1 sand scoop, 1 sand sifter, 1 rake, 1 watering can, 4 sand molds (apple, pear, crab and fish) in assorted colors

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Small World Toys 5 pieces Princess bucket set

Product Features

* Sand Set
* Jeweled bucket,rqke and shovel
* Castle mold
* watering can
* Recommended Age Range 18+ months

From the Manufacturer
5-Piece Princess Sand Set. This pretty pink and purple set is perfect for a royal trip to the beach! Set includes a bucket, castle mold, watering can, shovel and rake.

Product Description
This pretty pink and purple set is perfect for a royal trip to the beach! Set includes a bucket, castle mold, watering can, shovel, and rake. Ages 2 and Up By Small World Toys

Release Date: 06/15/2006

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Metal Crane

Product Features

* Schylling's Metal Crane has a strong metal working frame
* Move the handles and twirling seat to manipulate the crane to pick things up.
* Use this fun crane inside with your toys, or out in your sandbox!
* Measures 39 1/2" long
* Weight should not exceed 75 lbs.

From the Manufacturer
Schylling's Metal Crane has a strong metal working frame. Move the handles and twirling seat to manipulate the crane to pick things up. Can be use indoors or outdoors. Weight should not exceed 75 lbs. Adult assembly required.

Product Description
This digger has a strong metal working frame. Move the handles and twirling seat to manipulate the crane to pick things up from the ground. Assembly required. 39 1/2" tall. ***OVERSIZE/HEAVY ITEM - SHIPPING MAY INCREASE - CUSTOMER APPROVAL WILL BE GOTTEN

Release Date: 02/25/2008

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Sand & Water Toy Set: Great for the Beach or the Sandbox

Product Features

* Sand & Water Toy Set.
* Includes a 9" dump truck, watering pot, shovel and rake.
* Packed in a net bag with hang tag.
* Great for the Beach or the Sandbox.
* Assorted colors as pictured.

Product Description
Children love to play with sand or water. This Sand & Water Toy Set is great for the sandbox, beach, bathtub, garden, etc. This set includes a 9" dump truck, watering pot, shovel and rake. Packed in a net bag with hang tag. Assorted colors as pictured.

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Children's 7-Pc Sand & Water Play Set for the Beach or Sandbox!

Product Features

* Children's 7-Pc Sand & Water Play Set for the Beach or Sandbox!
* 7 piece set that can be separated to have fun with water or sand!
* His hat is a funnel, his head is a pail, his "arms" are a rake and a shovel, his top is a strainer, his bottom is a larger pail and his feet can make a beautiful butterfly pattern in the sand.
* This quality set is Made & Imported from Austria, a high quality toy (not made in China)! Toys are free of PVC.
* Measures approximately 12" tall. Made in Austria. For ages 1 and above.

Product Description
Made & Imported from Austria, a high quality toy (not made in China)! Toys are free of PVC. Unlike other mass-produced toys, this item is still manufactured in Austria Europe. If you like quality, you will love this toy! Children's 7-Pc Sand & Water Play Set for the Beach or Sandbox! 7 piece set that can be separated to have fun with water or sand! His hat is a funnel, his head is a pail, his "arms" are a rake and a shovel, his top is a strainer, his bottom is a larger pail and his feet can make a beautiful butterfly pattern in the sand. It is made out of brightly colored plastic and is PVC free. Measures approximately 12" tall. Made in Austria. For ages 1 and above.

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13-pc Deluxe Beach Toy Playset

Product Features

* 13 Piece Deluxe Sand Playset will keep kids busy at the beach for hours
* Includes sand pail with carry handle, water wheel with funnel, watering can
* Sand screen with holder, three sand molds, scoop
* Shovel, rake and spoon. Great for beach, sandbox, pool or bath tub.
* 9-1/4-in x 9-in x 11-3/8-in. For ages 3 and up.

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Complete Sandbox & Beach Toy Play Set: Includes Toys, Bucket, Shovel and more!

Product Features

* Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes 2 buckets, sand mill components, spinner wheel, shovel, and rake.
* Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach or the Sandbox.
* Children can plan to build a sand castle or bury a hidden treasure with this fun play set.
* Great and functional gift idea!
* Ages 3 & up.

Product Description
Complete Sand & Water Beach Play Set: Includes 2 buckets, sand mill components, spinner wheel, shovel, and rake. Durable hi-quality plastic make this a great set for the Beach or the Sandbox. Children can plan to build a sand castle or bury a hidden treasure with this fun play set. Great and functional gift idea!

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Small World Toys Sand Funnel

Product Features

* Scoop and pour sand or water through this fun funnel
* Made of thick, durable plastic to stand up to play and weather
* Assorted red and blue
* Includes one (1) funnel

Product Description
No sand set is complete without a funnel for pouring fun! Watch the sand sprinkle out in just the right place or pour water through it to make rivers and castles!

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Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump Truck

Product Features

* Steel and rugged plastic contruction
* Authentic design
* Includes 12 boulders
* Yellow and Red color
* Genuine Tonka quality

Product Description
TONKA trucks are made with steel and rugged plastic, and guaranteed for life! Young engineers are sure to have hours of fun with this authentic-looking dump truck. Giant wheels make even the most rugged sites accessible! Indoors or out, the Mighty Truck gets the job done!

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Deluxe Childrens Gardening Tool Set

Product Features

* Gardena Gardening Set: Children's Deluxe Garden Tools Gift Set
* Designed by Gardena from Germany, for the most demanding 'little garden aficionados', ages 3 & up.
* This set includes 3 interchangeable tool heads: garden rake, space and fruit picker.
* Measures 28" H x 6.25".
* Great gift idea, presented in gift box as pictured.

Product Description
Nurture your child's love for nature with this wonderful, unique and highly functional Gardena Gardening Set. A Deluxe Garden Tools Gift Set imported from Europe. Gardena is Germany's best selling garden brand. Gardena stands for unsurpassed precision-made quality. This garden tool set will certainly please your 'little garden aficionado'. This set includes 3 interchangeable tool heads: garden rake, space and fruit picker. Measures 28" H x 6.25". Great gift idea, presented in open gift box as pictured. Ages 3 & up.

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Deluxe Pull Wagon with 10 Play Toys, Perfect for Sand Box & Beach

Product Features

* Deluxe Pull Wagon with 10 Play Toys, Perfect for Sand Box & Beach!
* Set includes: pull wagon, 1 pail, 1 watering can, rake and shovel, 4 sand molds and 1 water & sand mill.
* Pull wagon measures 19 1/2" x 12" x 8 1/2".
* For Ages 12 months and up. Comes packed in netting. Great gift idea!!!
* PLEASE NOTE: COLORS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY.

Product Description
One of the best summer gift ideas around! Children will love this complete set which will entertain them for hours! Deluxe Pull Wagon with 10 Play Toys, Perfect for Sand Box & Beach! Set includes: pull wagon, 1 pail, 1 watering can, rake and shovel, 4 sand molds and 1 water & sand mill. Pull wagon measures 19 1/2" x 12" x 8 1/2". For Ages 12 months and up. Comes packed in netting. Great gift idea!!! **** PLEASE NOTE: COLORS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ****

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With summer just around the bend, I just can't make these fun lenses for outdoor toys fast enough! So I hope you like what you see, and please feel free to leave a comment.

Blessings,
Donna

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SamanthaGardner SamanthaGardner Aug 9, 2009 @ 6:50 pm

You have been busy. Enjoy!

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CoolFoto CoolFoto Jul 11, 2009 @ 2:12 pm

Looks like your grandkids have lots of fun!

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pippilota-longstocking pippilota-longstocking Jun 9, 2009 @ 4:08 pm

Excellent lens! Thanks for the information and the tips.

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OhMe OhMe May 31, 2009 @ 10:01 pm

I love to play in the sand and I am 60 yrs old. I am just glad that I have a grandson who will play with me.

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MsSnow4a MsSnow4a May 11, 2009 @ 1:58 pm

Great lens for summer. just stopping by to say hi and i loved this lens :)

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kiwisoutback kiwisoutback May 6, 2009 @ 8:13 pm

Excellent lens, and just in time for the summer! Squid Angel blessed.

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likeapenguin likeapenguin Apr 29, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

WOW! Great information here :) Will come in handy for me in the future :)

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ChineseKitesforKids ChineseKitesforKids Apr 17, 2009 @ 11:23 pm

Wow! You've really done some great work this lens. My lens aspires to be as good as this one. I have a home daycare so a lot this is very useful. Thanks for the great information! Check out my squidoo lens if you get the chance it's http://www.squidoo.com/daycareschoolonline

Good Luck and God Bless!

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marcobrown marcobrown Apr 1, 2009 @ 11:41 am

I'm from the sandbox era too. There's nothing like have one. Great information here. Thanks

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hlkljgk hlkljgk Mar 24, 2009 @ 9:11 pm

great stuff here! syna (my 3yr old daughter) just can't get enough of the sand box at the park. she calls it the beach. :) maybe we ought to consider bringing one home.

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sherrilynn sherrilynn Mar 19, 2009 @ 7:29 pm

Hi, Thanks for becoming Friends, I Love this Lens and I really learned a lot from your work. Thanks for sharing, I call this Paying it forward to others and Helping build success in Others Lives, that is what you do.

God Bless,
Sherri Lynn

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Sarunas Sarunas Mar 13, 2009 @ 8:36 am

Nice idea of lens. I like it.
Also I'm waiting for summer :)
5 stars from my side.

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jipock jipock Mar 6, 2009 @ 2:45 pm

Love the ideas!! I have a toddler who goes to mommies day out school, so during the summer of course it is closed. These are great ideas to keep her busy. 5*****

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KidsPlayKitchens KidsPlayKitchens Feb 14, 2009 @ 4:10 pm

I love the little sand crane that you put on here. I can totally see some of my nephews playing with that and having an awesome time. Great job!

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ChessKnught ChessKnught Jan 30, 2009 @ 10:33 pm

I really enjoyed the sandbox article. :)

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Snozzle Snozzle Dec 20, 2008 @ 9:41 am

What great stuff - sand that is, as well as the lens. My children are far beyond this stage (unfortunately) but who knows - grandchildren perhaps one day. Oh my goodness, what a thought. Surely I can'r really be that old!

Mike.

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marsha32 marsha32 Oct 6, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

another great one. I want a sandbox next year for the grandkids too but we have to be very careful to keep it covered since we have 8 cats LOL

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Jesi Jesi Sep 12, 2008 @ 3:33 pm

Fantastic lense, much informative and having attractive pictures related to kids... 5 stars

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MusicMadness MusicMadness Sep 4, 2008 @ 9:02 am

Wow, nice lens. Wish I would have found it before the summer. I'm a work a home dad, and I think some of my "work" days would have been more productive if I could have kept my girls busy with some of your suggestions. I'm bookmarking this for next summer. 5 stars from me.

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dc64 dc64 Sep 2, 2008 @ 11:03 am

I was looking for something like this for my son. I remember how much fun I had playing in the sand! Great lens, 5 stars.

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littlemisspiggy littlemisspiggy Aug 3, 2008 @ 1:52 am

Hey. Your lens is really nice and interesting. Hehe. Great job. Feel free to visit my lens, i just join Squidoo. Really nice. ^^

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kathysart kathysart Jul 29, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

Sooo cute...Wonderful lens!
FIVE SANDY STARS!!
You have created a true land of magic.
btw, Come visit my new lens: http://www.squidoo.com/hawaiimls
Aloha, Kathy

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ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

I remember the days! I could have used some advice when my boys were small.
Great lens.
5*
Lizzy

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beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Jun 10, 2008 @ 9:50 am

fun fun fun under the sunny sun! :)

cool lens!

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danismom97 danismom97 Jun 6, 2008 @ 8:25 am

Hey there. I wanted to take the time to thank you for visiting my lens and for the wonderful feedback, it is greatly appreciated! I really enjoyed browsing your lenses and found this one amazing! 5*'s for sure! :)

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heipet heipet May 29, 2008 @ 6:03 am

Outstanding lens, I rated 5 stars.
Welcome to the SUMMER Group! Thank you for joining. I had been waiting for you to arrive.

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GypsyOwl GypsyOwl May 21, 2008 @ 2:06 pm

Exceptional! I remember having a lot of fun playing in the sand as a child and again when I played with my own children. Building sand castles gave us a lot of opportunities to talk about our dreams and share our imaginations. 5* FAV!!!!

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CleanFace CleanFace May 17, 2008 @ 2:02 am

Nice pictures and useful information. thanks! 5 stars.

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pyle_mountain pyle_mountain May 16, 2008 @ 2:27 pm

Super lens topic. We live out in the country and outside stuff comprises 95% of our activities (except in the winter). Just reading those two words "fresh air" makes me feel good! :)

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grassosalvato86 grassosalvato86 May 6, 2008 @ 4:07 pm

What a lovely lens!! you deserve 5 stars!!

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EelKat EelKat May 3, 2008 @ 11:05 pm

I had a sandbox throughour most of my childhood, but we lived walking distance from a beach, and 2 natural sand pits, so I spent ore time playing in them, than I did in my sandbox. My fave sandbox toys were Tonka trucks (even though I'm a girl :P ) I still have those old trucks too!

Thank you for joining EK's Link Exchange group.

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DTAlabama DTAlabama Apr 22, 2008 @ 11:45 pm

Great lens! Lots of great information and recommendations. I'd add Castle Creations - a Discovery Toys product, so it'll have a lifetime guarantee.

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ideadesigns ideadesigns Apr 20, 2008 @ 1:07 pm

Your insight has got me to thinking about a sandbox now. Great going! 5 stars.

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mulberry mulberry Apr 19, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

I always loved creating things as a kid, cooking, drawing, building with blocks, and of course moving sand around to build things too. Great lens!

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dtbs dtbs Apr 18, 2008 @ 1:25 am

great lens! 5 stars too! please check out mine and let me know what you think ------->squidoo.com/dtbs

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iDoodle iDoodle Apr 16, 2008 @ 3:20 pm

Great stuff here for kid. Great job!!

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waynekat waynekat Apr 15, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

I always had a thing for sandboxes. This is now officially coffee break page!! LOL
Happy Trails
Kat

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poddys poddys Apr 14, 2008 @ 4:02 pm

Lots of great ideas for the kids for summer. Nice job.

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triathlontraining triathlontraining Apr 13, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

Great list of kids things to do!

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funwithtrains funwithtrains Apr 12, 2008 @ 10:15 am

Nice Lens! We've got a sandbox we need to clean out and restock with sand and toys -- now we've got a place to turn for ideas! Please visit my Lionel Trains lens.

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ZoeSPEAK ZoeSPEAK Apr 12, 2008 @ 12:15 am

Hi fellow Squid person (found you on Linkreferral), 5 stars for you, I always LOVED my sand box!:o)

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Lakota429 Lakota429 Apr 8, 2008 @ 8:31 pm

Absolutely awesome!!! Well deserved #1!! 5 stars! Annie~

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bdkz bdkz Mar 31, 2008 @ 1:04 pm

Nice lens! I love these outdoor toys! 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!

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JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Mar 29, 2008 @ 1:54 pm

Donna -- fab lens! 5 stars and my blessings to you today. ;-)

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Aztar99 Aztar99 Mar 29, 2008 @ 7:21 am

Ok I want a sandbox, I might even buy another one for the kids :) 5 stars

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Barkely Barkely Mar 28, 2008 @ 9:23 pm

Cute stuff, I added a summer section to Fun For Kids :) Big ups!

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adez7 adez7 Mar 25, 2008 @ 8:48 am

I just have to say that I love you guys so much for all the kind and encouraging words! How could one not be encouraged by all these warm hearts! :)

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groovyoldlady groovyoldlady Mar 25, 2008 @ 8:08 am

OK Lady...5 stars. You've earned 'em!!

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groovyoldlady groovyoldlady Mar 20, 2008 @ 6:51 am

More text - wow me, please! I'd like to see more tips for ways to clean up the sandy mess and for keeping kitties from invading the giant litter box. Tell us too about why/how sand play is good for kiddos - how does it help them developmentally - then resubmit to Happy at Home, K?