Basic Sandtray Toys

from Sandtray: A Practical Manual by Linda Homeyer and Daniel Sweeney

People

families - 2 or more

babies - 4 (different poses if possible)

bride and groom

occupational (police, firemen, construction workers, etc.)

army - 16 or so

astronauts or knights

Animals

dinosaur - 4

zoo - lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, 6-8

domestic - cows, horses, sheep 6-8 (if working w/ preteens, 6-8 horses)

insects, spiders, snakes

sea animals

Vegitation

trees - 2-4

Buildings

houses - 2

school (especially if working with children)

lighthouse

castle, fort, teepee

Vehicles

cars - 4

trucks - 2

airplane - 1

boat - 1

helicopter- 1

(some should be rescue vehicles)

Fences and Signs

fences - about 12"

traffic signs

barricades

Natural Items

sea shells - 6-10

vegitation - twigs

rocks - 5-6 plain and polished

fool's gold

crystals

Fantasy

wizard

fairy godmother

dragons - 2

monsters - 4-6

cartoon figures - 4

space aliens

Spiritual/Mystical

angels

cross

buddha

madonna

small mirrors

Landscaping and Miscellaneous

wishing well

bridge

treasure chest

treasure

cannon

flags

windmill

Household Items

furniture

tools

beer and wine bottles

garbage can

mailbox

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Linda Homeyer and Daniel Sweeney have composed a very practical manual for the sandtray practitioner. After introducing sandtray therapy, and giving a brief history of the modality, they go into great detail on the type of sand, sand tray, and sand miniatures that should be used for optimum results. They cover the sand play session, and conclude with a chapter on processing the sand tray.
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