When Handy Scoopers are used they help children develop fine-motor skills and build the muscles needed for scissor cutting. There are holes in each scoop that allow children to use these scoopers in a sand box or water table to discover how the different substances sift through the holes or capture larger pieces that they were searching for. The resealable bucket provides a handy way to keep your scoopers safely stored between uses. Handy scoopers are designed for children ages 3 and up.