Sensory play provides children with the opportunity to explore, learn, and make sense of the world around them. By giving young children a wide range of experiences, it helps them develop strong neural pathways in the brain, in turn boosting their ability to complete more complex learning tasks.
It is an essential tool in development – especially through toddlerhood and early years of school – as it stimulates and engages children’s five senses to support cognitive and language growth, social interaction as well as build fine motor skills. And, sensory play can also help to calm anxious or frustrated kids.
Integrating sensory play into daily life is way easier than it seems. All it takes is a little creativity, a couple of items you probably already have at home, and an indoor play space – you can always head outdoors if you’re worried about the potential mess.
*Each activity requires close parental supervision.