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Cut black construction paper to fit inside the bottom of a shallow b ox. Tape it in place. Cover the bottom of the box with a layer of sand. Show him how to use a finger to draw letters found in his name in the sand. Show how the letters can be erased by gently shaking the box from side to side. If you do this in the winter you could use rice or salt.