Liz First Step Daycare

Wonder lanterns

lavender scented rice (Rice and lavender)

5 reasons why sensory play is beneficial:

1.Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which lead to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks.
2. Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.
3.This type of play aids in developing and enhancing memory
4.Sensory play is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child
5. This helps children learn sensory attributes (hot, cold, sticky, dry)

Another reason why we love sensory exploration is because Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child’s senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and