The Woopie kinetic sand construction site is a set for little engineers: about 1.5 kg of sand, construction vehicles, worker figures and signs. Everything stores in a case that opens into a play tray.

This kinetic sand set is soft, easy to shape and holds its form, so children can build roads, hills and buildings. The manufacturer states the sand does not dry out or need wetting, does not stick to hands or floors and is non-toxic. Included are excavators, dump trucks, rollers, shovels, rakes, worker figures, road and construction signs, palm trees and stickers for the signs. The case with a handle is handy for storing and carrying. The set is designed for children from 3 years, girls and boys alike.

What your child develops

• Creativity and spatial imagination. Your child designs and builds their own construction site.
• Manual dexterity. Shaping, digging and levelling sand train precise movements.
• Sense of touch. The soft sand feels pleasant and calming.
• Problem solving. Working out how to build a stable road or hill takes thought.
• Vocabulary. Names of vehicles and jobs enrich language.

How to play

Open the case, pour the sand into the tray and let the "works" begin: the excavator digs, the dump truck hauls, the roller flattens the road. Use the stickers to make signs and place them along the road. The workers can share out jobs and check everything is built properly.

After play, pour the sand back into the case and close it. The room stays clean and the site is ready for next time.

Why kinetic sand

Kinetic sand lets children play with sand indoors and in winter. It is soft and mouldable, so it holds details that would crumble in ordinary sand.

A great gift

The construction site set is a good gift for digger fans aged 3 and up – for a birthday or Christmas.

What's in the box

• Kinetic sand (about 1500 g)
• Case with handle that opens into a play tray
• Construction accessories: excavators, dump trucks, rollers, shovels, rakes, worker figures, signs, palm trees
• Stickers for road and construction signs

Find more sets like this in our kinetic sand and modelling clay collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.