Frequently Asked Questions (click to expand)
The Table
- Can my table have wheels?
- Short answer, yes. We are currently developing a table with a wheel add-on. If you are interested in a wheeled table, please send us a message and we can give you a time frame for when the table will be ready to purchase!
- Is the table waterproof?
- Yes, the lining is waterproof.
- Can I get a white board instead of a chalkboard?
- Not yet. We are currently testing the durability and functionality of a white board, as the static generated by the markers and board do not mix well with sand.
- Do you sell anthing else?
- We will soon. The table is only the beginning. Check back or sign up for our newletter to hear the latest.
Sandplay
- What is Sandplay?
Sandplay is a psychoanalytical therapy administered by certified professionals. It can also be used informally by educators and parents.
Sandplay combines sand, water, toys and imagination to encourage each child to become aware of their feelings, to engage in problem-solving, to empower them to express their feelings appropriately, and to find resolutions to their struggles.
"You can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." - Plato
- How does Sandplay work?
First, it gives the child a means to create their own world and the interactions within it, translating personal experience into concrete, three-dimensional form, while using play to consciously and subconsciously work out their problems.
Second, children do not always have the words to describe their feelings or thoughts. Play is the language of the child. Sandplay gives the therapist a means to understand thoughts that the child can't (or won't) express with words.
Third, people love sand (just think how much you love the beach, or why sandboxes are a staple of playgrounds everywhere). Sand is naturally relaxing, fun and thought-provoking. So is water.
- Who uses Sandplay?
Children, age 3 to 11, are the most typical users of Sandplay. Nearly 1 in 5 American children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness.
Sandplay is also effective for adolescents, adults, groups and families as well. Educators, therapists and parents have used Sandplay to help children for years.