5/4/2023 0 Comments Color zen garden sand![]() ![]() My Zen garden is accessible to my clients in my office. I often begin my sand tray therapy introduction using my Zen garden.Ĭlients and students can start to feel the soothing components of the sand and rake as they begin this journey. The Zen garden is not only meant to be viewed but deeply sensed by the viewer. This concept is seen in Japanese art, decor, and beauty. The Zen garden reflects the minimalism attitude of the Japanese people. Stones are of the utmost importance in the Zen garden as they represent eternity. The symmetry of the Zen garden creates a soothing environment. The sand symbolizes the ocean and the rocks symbolize the island of Japan. The idea is to rake the sand in the garden daily as this creates the impression of rippling water. The materials used in this unique garden are rocks, sand, a rake, shells, stone lanterns, bridges or pathways, Torrii (gate) and bits of greenery. Natural elements in the Zen garden create a tranquil environment for your desk or backyard space. It is also a helpful way to allow the client to discover sand tray therapy. We love how our zen gardens for kids turned out! My daughter is currently using hers to draw pictures and write messages to me in the sand.A Zen Garden is a special garden meant for meditation and reflection from Japan. Give your kids a chance to try out the different rakes and play around with drawing designs in their sand. ![]() They turned out great and work really well!Ħ. We used mini bamboo skewers that are used for appetizers(and probably found at any grocery store) and wrapped them in washi tape. Time for your rakes! The mini back scratcher and wooden fork worked great but I also wanted to make our own. Have fun placing your items in your containers.ĥ. Mini statues or small toys, even air dry plants that are in more traditional zen gardens. But you can choose to add any items your kids want. This is the fun part! We used rocks, crystals, and driftwood for our zen gardens. You want to be able to make designs in your sand with a rake and not have any sand spill out.Ĥ. Fill your containers, but don’t fill them too much. ![]() If you use sand that you collect from the beach make sure to pick out all the debris, rinse it in a fine mesh strainer and let it dry completely before pouring into your containers.ģ. I was hoping to find some sand at the dollar store, but no such luck! My kids wanted to use bright colors and luckily our local craft store had some in stock. If you choose to use a shallow cardboard box, you might want to tape around the bottom and sides to prevent the sand from leaking through.Ģ. We chose a lid from a photo box, a photo scrapbooking container with a lid, which is great because you can close the lid and make it portable, and an old plastic plate that I used when my daughter was younger(a great way to use what you already have!). We made sure to use containers that wouldn’t easily break. We used a mini back scratcher (which worked perfectly!), a wooden fork and made our own with wooden skewers (more on that below).ġ.
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