Zany Zen Garden

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In this activity, learners will turn an ordinary tray of sand into a desk-top garden for meditation. Learners will explore design, mindfulness and patterns as well as develop fine motor skills and patience through this activity. Activity incudes step by step instructions with pictures, vocab words and definitions to use, fun facts related to the activity and ways to change it up extend the activity.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 14
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Sand
  • Shallow container or tray
  • Fork
  • Rocks, shells, small toys, flowers, etc.

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Processes
  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
    • Measurement
  • The Nature of Technology
    • The Design Process
      • Problem Solving

Informal Categories

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Gardening
  • Nature and Environment

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Marbles Kids Museum, 2022