What should you do when you forget your sand toys?

Option A: The tired mother should chug her water bottle (which she needs to drink anyway). Then, she should demonstrate to her daughter how the empty bottle can be an awesome sand toy. See picture #2.

















Transcript of Demonstration:
"What? You want to scoop up sand? Go ahead - scoop scoop!"
"What - you like to pour out sand? Pour your heart out!!"


















Difficulties with Option A: Child is not stupid. Child sees other children playing with real sand toys. Child knows there is something better to be had in the sand box.

This leads to option B.

Option B: Make friends. Play with their awesome toys. Rely on your mother to remind you to share the other child's toys with him.