Let's Talk about Sensory Play and What You Can Do With Them!
Sensory play is a type of play that stimulates one or more of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. It may also involve exploring a texture or material as it alternates between rough and soft. Sensory play makes kids feel safe and secure in the environment they occupy while also boosting their creativity! What is Sensory Play? Sensory play is defined as any activity that stimulates a child's senses. The most common senses targeted are sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. However, vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive (body awareness) sensory input are also crucial for development and can be incorporated into sensory activities. Sensory activities are often used with children who have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other special needs. However, all children can benefit from engaging in sensory play! There are many benefits of sensory play, including: - promoting fine motor skills development - in...