Preschool 4 Sensory Creations

Preschool 4 had so much fun creating different sensory activities for their classroom today! The sensory bags we created were simply hair gel and food coloring, and the sensory tubs in the classroom are silly, squishy balls that we got to watch grow.  Why is sensory play so important for a child's development, you ask??  When children are engaged in sensory play they use all of their senses.  This promotes sensory integration, which is the ability of the body to integrate and process all of the information it receives via touch, taste, hearing, vision, and smell.  As the children pour, dump, scoop, build, and explore they are learning about spatial concepts (full/empty).  They learn pre-math concepts along with language and vocabulary.  Messy play can sometimes be calming to children.  It is not just about making a mess and getting dirty; it is an essential component to learning the encourages exploration and discovery through play.  

Here are some great sensory ideas for you to use in your home....

Painting with Shaving Cream

Making Mud Pies

Hair Gel Bags(You could also us Karo Syrup with food coloring)

Riding Trucks and Cars through the sand

and there are so many other ideas!!!