{"product_id":"cat-zen-garden-sensory-sand-tray-kit-rake-sand-patterns-build-a-mini-cat-scene-with-curriculum-worksheets","title":"Cat Zen Garden Sensory Sand Tray Kit – Rake Sand Patterns \u0026 Build a Mini Cat Scene, with Curriculum \u0026 Worksheets","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids smooth the sand with a cat-paw rake, draw waves and swirls, and use tweezers to arrange tiny cats and toys into their own little scene. It's a calm, hands-on way to explore how sand moves, piles up and holds a shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat-paw rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 cat figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 toy mice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 fish toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tiny cardboard box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 fuzzy balls (random colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray (6.1\" × 4.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouch of sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces are 3D printed; small parts, not recommended for children under 4 without adult supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kids will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades K–5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve how dry sand flows, piles and holds lines drawn into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake and compare patterns (straight lines, waves, circles) with the rake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild fine-motor control by placing small pieces with tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe where things are in a scene using position words (next to, behind, on top of)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades 6–12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate sand as a granular material: how steep a pile can get before it slides (angle of repose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest how rake angle and speed change the patterns left in the sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the tray and calculate its area and the volume of sand needed for a given depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a balanced scene layout and explain the choices using symmetry and proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurriculum \u0026amp; worksheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit includes our curriculum and worksheets for your chosen grade band, emailed to you after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin the community\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit comes with an invitation to our Facebook group, \"Aardvark's Seed Planting For Little Hands\", where kids and parents can get support with anything they need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aardvark's Horticulture Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Grades K–5","offer_id":67359644254381,"sku":"CATZEN-K5-KITONLY","price":74.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grades 6–12","offer_id":67359644287149,"sku":"CATZEN-612-KITONLY","price":74.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/4383\/8637\/files\/il_fullxfull.6994635757_32wf.jpg?v=1792521043","url":"https:\/\/horticultureadventure.myshopify.com\/products\/cat-zen-garden-sensory-sand-tray-kit-rake-sand-patterns-build-a-mini-cat-scene-with-curriculum-worksheets","provider":"Aardvark's Horticulture Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}