Sensory Play

Sensory play is fundamental for a child's development. Sensory play involves any experience that stimulates any of the five senses, but also involves movement and balance. There are so many benefits from engaging in sensory experiences.

Engaging senes builds nerve connections in the brain. Promotes higher order thinking. Supports language development as so many beautiful descriptive words are used when engaging in experiences. Encourages fine motor development, experimentation, hypothesising. Encourages creativity. Can provide a mindful activity for children to regulate their bodies or emotions. Encourages curiosity, wonder, excitement.