Therapeutic Sand Tray Table

Heirloom Grade Sand Tray Table for Counselors

Sand trays for counseling situations, both children and adults, have become common in counseling offices as effective aids for therapy. Often these are simple wood or plastic trays filled with sand used on the floor or on some sort of stand. But they often do not fit with the rest of the office decor. I was asked by a local counselor to build a sand tray table as a beautiful and lasting piece of furniture that could also function as a small writing desk. The result was a gorgeous piece that can stand the rigors of day in and day out use (and abuse) by children. The table pictured above is cherrywood with a number of special details including tapered legs, sculpted top edges, decorative nails, doweled tenons. The table can be the basic design below or add numerous details that add interest and individuality.

Basic features:

Sand Tray –External dimensions 30 in. long by 20 in. wide by 4 in. deep with light blue water resistent painted interior. Mitered corners with reinforcing joinery.