sandtray

noun
UK /ˈsændtreɪ/
US /ˈsændtreɪ/

A sandtray is a shallow box filled with sand that you can play in.

The children built tiny hills and roads in the sandtray.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A shallow tray of sand used in play therapy with small figures.

The therapist set up a sandtray for the child to arrange little animals.

3. A flat tray holding sand for displaying or arranging small objects.

She placed shells and stones in the sandtray on the shelf.

4. A small sand-filled tray used for practicing writing or drawing.

He traced letters in the sandtray before writing them on paper.