Sensorial Play is one of those key educational words that I became familiar with as a Sign Language teacher for babies and toddlers. While the heading sounds a bit inflated it is actually a very practical way to teach a myriad of concepts and skills to children and adults. Essentially, sensorial play is the process of teaching through the senses.
There are so many great ways to incorporate sensory play through out your day! You can create fun sensorial bins, play sensorial games, and plan sensorial activities. Perhaps, the simplest and most effective thing you can do is to become aware of your own senses through out the day and communicate with your little one about them. For example on a walk with your little one you could comment on the beautiful sound of a bird singing, the tickle of a breeze in the air, the heat of the summer sun.
Check out some of my favorite sensory play inspiration sites:
Counting Coconuts: Sensorial Tubs
Play Activities: Sensorial Play
No comments:
Post a Comment