Category: Sensory

• Squish, Scoop, and Splash! Using Sensory Play for Emotional Regulation

  

  What is Sensory Play? There is an old parenting tip that’s been handed down for years. “If a child is cranky, just add water!” It makes sense. Using sensory play for emotional regulation is necessary for children to release stress, self-regulate and develop appropriately. Many adults find comfort in ocean waves and bubble baths. They…

• Kinesthetic Multi-Sensory Learning

  

  Kinesthetic learning is a multi-sensory approach to learning. It connects physical activity to the process of learning and requires manipulation of objects or touching materials to learn. It could include creative movement, building and crafting. Why is Kinesthetic Learning Important? When Kinesthetic learning is utilized, it increased the acquisition of skills such as geometric shape…

• Easy STEAM Station Ideas for Preschoolers

  

  Do you need quick and easy ideas to set up STEAM stations in your preschool? Check out these STEAM station ideas which require no more than five easy-to-find items. These stations will make you and your children want to give each other a high-five because they are easy for you to set up and extremely…

• Preschool Skills Buried in Sand  – 5 New Sand Play Ideas

  

  Sand is simple (and yes, messy!) but it actually has a BIG impact when it comes to preschool learning. Here are 5 new Sand Activity Ideas to develop social, physical, language and cognitive skills: Explore & Play These ideas and 120 more come from the Desert Discovery thematic study by Experience Preschool. Teaching children about…

• Why Children Need Water Play

  

  There are two fundamental reasons why water play is critical for young children in our early childhood programs and schools. As you observe your children play with water, you will see these skills naturally develop: Social and Language Skills Children can play with water on their own, with a friend or even cooperatively with a larger group that…

• 5 Easy but Educational Water Play Ideas

  

  Water play invites children of all ages to investigate math and science while building important motor and problem-solving skills.  Brain researchers have documented that sensory play stimulates neurons and supports the brain to develop the synapses necessary for higher levels of cognition.  One of the simplest ways to provide sensory play is through water activities.  So, let’s get splashing!   Try…

• Set Up Your Own STEAM Station: Vibration and Pollination

  

  Science comes to life when a STEAM Station is set up for open discovery and experimentation. Experience Curriculum educator Tracy set out a simple upside-down paper plate, bowl of cornmeal and spoons to invite her children into a highly engaging science experiment. She asked one intriguing question: “How do you think bees get the pollen from one flower…

• Writing Practice with DIY Gel Bag

  

  Learning and fun go hand-in-hand. Try this activity to make letter writing practice efficient, creative and exciting for all ages! As children gain interest in writing, they can go through a lot of paper as they practice writing a letter over and over. Try this gooey trick to save paper while practicing letter writing. Hint: Add…

• 4 Easy But Educational Water Play Ideas

  

  Water play invites children of all ages to investigate math and science while building important motor and problem-solving skills.  Brain researchers have documented that sensory play stimulates neurons and supports the brain to develop the synapses necessary for higher levels of cognition.  One of the simplest ways to provide sensory play is through water activities. Try these 4 easy but educational water play ideas and let’s get…