Sensory play is a tactile hands-on play that emphasizes touch. We love using sensory bins, especially taste-safe slime for younger children, water play, and other activities for toddlers to preschoolers. Setting up sensory activities doesn’t have to be difficult, and the ingredients in our sensory recipes are typically found in kitchen pantries. Here we are presenting some benefits of sensory play for a child’s education.
What advantages does sensory play have?
Play promotes social engagement and peer engagement as well as language development, cognitive growth, and fine and gross motor skill development. A child who is having trouble settling down can benefit greatly from sensory play, which is well known for helping kids develop mindfulness skills. Active play like this promotes the development of brain connections that enable ever-more complex ideas and tasks.
Reasons why sensory play is important
Young children can learn so much through sensory play as they explore and learn more about the world with their hands-on senses! Additionally, sensory activities can help children relax, focus, and become engaged.
Development of the brain and sensory play
Early childhood sensory play is crucial for brain development because sensory stimulation is necessary for both the development of the senses and the mind. Synapses and brain functions related to perception can become stronger as a result of sensory activity. Children must be exposed to a variety of sensory experiences for their developing brains to acquire them.
Manipulating food
Play with food is a great way for young children to learn about texture, taste, and smell. Although it can be messy, letting your child play with food while squishing, smearing, and tasting as they go gives them a sensory experience that aids in their learning. A study found that preschoolers who engaged in sensory play with fruits and vegetables were more likely to try other new foods.