Lesedi dreams of going to the beach. He wants to feel the sand between his toes and build a sandcastle. So his parents come up with a plan…

Engagement Questions for “Lesedi’s Sandbox”

Encourage creativity and conversation with kids using these fun discussion questions:

Creativity & Imagination:

• What would you build if you had a big sandbox like Lesedi’s?
• Can you imagine an adventure where your sandbox turns into a desert or a beach?
• What other toys could Lesedi invite into her sandbox for fun?

Feelings & Emotions:

• How do you think Lesedi felt when her sandbox became crowded?
• Have you ever had to share a toy or space? How did that make you feel?
• What do you think made Lesedi laugh in the end?

Nature & Science:

• Where does sand come from and why is it used in sandboxes?
• Can you name some animals that enjoy digging in the sand?
• What happens to sand when you add water to it?

✍️ Written by: Mathapelo Mabaso
🎨 Illustrated by: Jess Jardim-Wedepohl
🎭 Designed by: Thokozani Mkhize
📝 Edited by: Louis Greenberg

In partnership with Book Dash (https://bookdash.org/)

* The story Lesedi’s Sandbox is a Book Dash story and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Minor changes may have been made for ease of reading on our site.