Interactive sandboxes are often associated with sand therapy conducted by psychologists, a method used long before modern technology. By combining a sandbox, projection and a computer that measures sand height, Briolight created a versatile tool for psychology and preschool or school education.
In schools and kindergartens, an interactive sandbox can be used for simple games and developmental activities.
Below are exercises introducing mathematics and logic to preschool and primary-school children. They can be carried out in the “Landscape” mode of Briolight S and E sandboxes.
Activities for early mathematics and logic
In addition to these adaptations, the Briolight sandbox software offers up to 30 ready-made interactive exercises.
Length and width. A teacher builds two rivers or invites the child to make them, then asks which is longer or wider. The rivers may start at the same point or at different points to increase difficulty. Paths and clearings can be used instead.
Height. The teacher builds a mountain and lake, explains mountains and depths with real-world examples, then asks children to build two mountains and identify which is higher with the help of projected colours.
Numbers. Projected landscape colours can form figures, letters and numbers. Instead of using paper, a child might make a river shaped like the number 2. Another game is to make sand “cakes”, invite toy animals to visit and count whether there are enough cakes for all.
Counting. The teacher builds several rivers, lakes, mountains and plains and asks children to count each group and the total. Teams can take turns building landscapes and asking mathematical questions.
Comparison. Children construct towers, lakes or rivers and compare their length, width and height. These can become friendly challenges conducted individually, in pairs or as teams.
There are many variations. We encourage specialists to invent their own activities and share them with the community of interactive equipment users.
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