Why Sensory Play matters

Sensory play is play that encourages children to use one or more of the senses.  Sometimes called “messy play,” sensory play experiences focus on stimulating childrens’ senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, balance, and movement.

 

Did you know:

 

~ Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine/gross motor skills, problem solving/reasoning, and social interaction

 

~ Sensory play helps build neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity.

 

~ Sensory play helps build neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity.