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Geologist Jerry wants to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Sherrie West for winning the 2019 Utah 'Teacher of the Year' in Early Childhood.Sherrie was awarded the honor last weekend at the 2019 Utah Early Childhood Annual Conference and we cannot think of a more deserving person!I can speak from experience because as the Jurassic Sandman (aka Geologist Jerry), in my 28 year career of providing play sand for childcare programs and providers around the country, Sherrie definitely stands out in the top echelon of educators.When we took this picture together in front of the Jurassic Sand exhibit shortly after she...

Sand tray has a unique way of bringing an element of nature into the therapy office. But what about using the element of sand in it's natural habitat?  Bethany Anderson LCSW, RPT has found a way to bring the power of sand tray to the world of wilderness therapy. For over a year and a half now, while working for the Anasazi Foundation, she has almost weekly hauled out miniatures in a fishing tackle box to the teens and adults she serves in order to do sand tray play therapy with them in the wild. After Bethany locates suitable sand or...

Geologist Jerry answers Amanda's concerns about crystalline silica in play sand - she says she "just wanted to get her daughter a sandbox for her birthday" but after reading online concludes "Now it's complicated". 

Read the real facts from a geologist that has been in the business for 27 years and is an expert in children's play sand.

We all remember playing with Legos, a wagon, and summers in a sandbox. The step 2 Crabbie Sandbox is an iconic childhood toy. Despite its familiarity, many ask how much sand is needed for their Red Crabbie sandbox to be fully enjoyed. This is a common question we at Jurassic PlaySands get asked. We know it can be confusing hearing about the manufacturer's recommended amount (300 pounds) as opposed to the max capacity. In order to be enjoyed for years and generations to come, we've compiled recommended amounts of sand as your child grows: Children between the ages of 1-2...

Building a DIY sandbox doesn’t have to be complicated to be pleasing to the eye. With a few tools and some patience, you can make a simple wood-sided sandbox in a weekend or a stone-sided sandbox in an afternoon.  First you need to decide on the dimensions you want your finished box to be for this wood-sided sandbox, we will be using 4X8. Prepare the build site. Make sure your land is level and free of debris.  Tools required: Tape Measure Drill Hammer Help – it is much easier to do this build with a little help from a friend....