What are sensory tools used for?
Sensory tools are intended to promote regulation, improve focus, and increase participation, therefore enabling your child to be available for learning! The key to a sensory-informed classroom is that it supports the various sensory needs of the students in the classroom or home in a way that is as natural as possible.
What does a sensory do?
Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child's senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.
What are benefits of sensory play?
The benefits of sensory play
- It helps to build nerve connections in the brain.
- It encourages the development of motor skills.
- It supports language development.
- It encourages 'scientific thinking' and problem solving.
- It can involve mindful activities which are beneficial for all children.