Kinetic "Space Sand": reviews. "Cosmic sand": description, properties

Teachers and psychologists several decades ago proved the relationship between the level of possession of fine motor skills and speech in the child. There are many toys and activities for the development of small fingers. But there is nothing more interesting for kids than simple games in the sandbox. And the benefit of such a lesson is difficult to overestimate. But what to do in bad weather? Today there was an alternative - "Space Sand" for children. Reviews about this product, its merits and demerits - in this article.

What is "Space Sand"?

Unusual, fascinating children, the name "space" is the brand of the Russian manufacturer of such a product as "kinetic sand for creativity". In turn, the question arises: what is it? In appearance it is ordinary sand. But it's not so simple! In its properties, it is significantly different from the one that is poured into the sandbox.

"Space sand" is an educational game for children of different ages. It is an analogue of foreign producers of kinetic material, has the same properties and composition. But the domestic product costs 20-25% cheaper than foreign products.

What about this product reviews? "Space sand" in the opinion of teachers and psychologists helps children to master the elementary techniques of modeling, while developing small motor skills in a casual game form.

Composition

What is the difference between ordinary sand and "cosmic" sand? The secret is that in the latter there is a small amount of synthetic additive E900. It is thanks to this component that the material acquires unusual properties, which we will discuss in more detail below. A large mass (about 98%) of the product is ordinary quartz sand.

Description and properties

At first sight it is ordinary sand. But the touch reminds plasticine. It does not crumble into grains and roll down with a lump. Keeps the shape well, easily lends itself to modeling.

This material does not change its properties after water ingress. It can not dry out either, because it does not contain water. "Classical cosmic sand" has such distinctive properties. Reviews confirm the plasticity of the sand, its unusual properties.

The material is plastic and porous. If you pour it, the grains slow down their speed due to the fact that they bind to the rest of the particles due to polymer bonds.

Why do children need such a game?

Why do we need such a toy for children, what do they say about this? "Space sand" - a game that promotes the development of fine motor skills, fantasy, creativity. Not only consumers, but also psychologists, teachers are inclined to such opinion.

The following abilities develop in kids:

• Fine motor skills (fingers work);
• Fantasy;
• thinking;
• Logic;
• Reveals creativity;
• Recommended for children with delayed speech and mental development;
• With neurotic conditions (sleep disorders, hyperactivity);
• With the transferred psychological traumas, stresses.

In addition, according to reviews, "Space Sand" effectively calms the child before bed, helps reduce the manifestation of aggression, anxiety in the baby, distracts from excessive enthusiasm for electronic gadgets.

Is cosmic sand harmless?

Surely many parents are concerned about the safety of "Space Sand". Analyzing the composition of the product, it can be said with certainty that even with accidental ingestion of such material, the baby does not cause much harm to his health. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to leave the crumbs alone with this toy - the development of an intestinal disorder is possible. And if you get into the eyes, ears or nose, damage to mucous membranes, development of allergic reactions may occur.

But "Space Sand" has an undoubted advantage - it can not contain bacteria. Therefore, it is impossible to swallow along with the sand pathogenic microbes (which often occurs in a common sandbox). Do not forget that street sand is not clean: here you can find debris, glass fragments, animal products. Comparing the facts, we can conclude that the most safe for children's games is "Space Sand" (Russia). Reviews of parents of kids confirm this fact.

At what age to play?

The manufacturer points out to the packaging that such an educational game is designed for children over three years old. Babies younger than this age are not advised to play with this material. This is due to the fact that, firstly, the crumbs will not be able to appreciate the game, and, secondly, they can taste the sand. Anyway, but in a street sandbox you can often meet even one-year-old crumbs. So why can not you play with pure unusual sand at home? The main thing is that such activities are conducted under the supervision of adults.

As for the upper limit of age, it does not exist. With "Space Sand" with pleasure sometimes even adults play!

Advantages

Considering all the above, it is possible to single out the indisputable merits of the game with kinetic sand:

• Safety - bacteria do not multiply in it;
• Positively displayed on the child's versatile development;
• Has a long shelf life, is convenient in storage;
• Does not change its properties after wetting;
• Does not crumble, easy to assemble;
• Sand figures are qualitative;
• Does not take up much space in the room.

disadvantages

Does Kinetic Sand "Space Sand" have shortcomings? The reviews say that such exist, namely, the following negative factors are noted:

1. When unveiling a new package, an unpleasant smell is felt. It appears due to the fact that the composition contains synthetic additives. After a while, the smell disappears.
2. It is noted that large-sized forms do not hold shapes, spread.
3. "Space sand" can not be sifted, for example, in a sieve or toy mill.

How to play?

It's easy to play with such sand, but it's always interesting, because each time you can use different forms for modeling and come up with a new subject of the lesson. The material is sold both separately and in sets, which include, for example, sand of different colors or pasochki and paddles for construction of sand.

What kind of games can you come up with with "Space Sand", apart from modeling kulichikov and building castles? We offer several ideas:

• Draw on the sand with a stick;
• To study geometric figures, replacing standard pasochki forms from the game-sorter;
• Compare flat and volumetric images;
• Leave fingerprints or pegs, you can use stamps;
• Search for a "treasure" buried in the sand.

You can use a variety of forms, for example, lids from plastic bottles, toy crockery, details of the designer and much more.

Due to such unpretentious material as sand, it is possible to teach the kid the account, the form of figures, the concepts "more-less", organize story-role games (for example, "Doll's birthday", "Shop" and others).

Literally every day you can offer your child a new game with such material as cosmic plastic sand. Reviews say that children can spend hours spending hours in such an interesting occupation in an apartment as a modeling of sand with unusual properties.

Storage and expiration date

It does not require special storage conditions for "Space Sand". Reviews of the brand claim that you only need to place the unpacked material in a plastic container and close it with a lid, thus protecting you from dust, dirt and excessive humidity. The expiration date specified by the manufacturer is 3 years.

Feedback from consumers and professionals

Psychologists and teachers of modern centers of early development of children have already appreciated the positive impact on younger children of occupations with "cosmic" sand. Speech, mental development, reduction of hyperactivity, psychological stress in toddlers are noted.

Consumers also note the positive side of the game with such sand. Parents of kids emphasize the safety of the material, the children's continued interest in modeling of such material.

But there are also negative reviews: "Space Sand" has an unpleasant smell, sticking to your hands, decreases with time in volume.

Cost

Consumers often consider the cost of such material for creativity too high. So, a kilogram package of such sand will cost no less than 600 rubles. Color material costs 15-25% more expensive. And sets with molds, blades or an inflatable sandbox - no less than 2 thousand rubles.

Despite the high enough cost, such a game novelty becomes a popular material for the development of young children, deserves positive feedback. "Space sand" is quality, availability and usefulness.