sand tray; sand table; terrain model
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sand tray; shallow tray filled with fine sand for writing or drawing
Traditionally used in Chinese elementary education and calligraphy practice before brush and ink, or as a reusable writing surface. Also used in early mathematics education.
The teacher had the students practice writing characters on the sand tray.
This sand tray can be used repeatedly, making it more environmentally friendly than using paper.
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Several small sand trays are placed in the kindergarten for the children to draw in.
noun
sand table; terrain model; sandbox (military/architectural)
technicalUsed in military planning to simulate terrain, in architecture to show building layouts, and in psychology (sandplay therapy) where clients arrange figures in sand. Also called 'sandplay box' in therapeutic contexts.
The general conducted war game simulations in front of the sand table.
The psychotherapist uses sandplay therapy to help clients express their inner emotions.
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A detailed sand table model of the property is displayed in the sales office.
The children played in the sandbox in the game room, building castles and mountains.