Through sensory play children are able to focus on particular activities, objects and textures. For example, children may find it difficult to play with other children when there is too much going on in their environment with other noises or distractions.
Benefits of Sensory Play listed:
- Helps to build nerve connections to the brain
- Encourages the development of motor skills
- Supports language development
- Encourages 'scientific thinking' and problem solving
- Brain Development; sensory play helps to strengthen brain development for learning which enhances their memory and ability to complete learning tasks.
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills; children identify objects by touch using tactile sensory play.
- Problem Solving Skills; by experimenting with different objects children develop problem solving skills.
- Language Development; sensory play supports children's language development by encouraging play with others
