This week, we are doing all things Lego!! Our T.A.S.K. kids have been SO excited for this theme. It gives us a chance to build some of the coolest creations!
A couple weeks ago, we got a bin of kinetic sand. It's special sand that can be molded and all the kids really love it. Today, we wondered how hard it would be to build something out of Legos AND kinetic sand. It was pretty cool!
Sensory play is important for a few reasons.
- Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which lead to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks.
- Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.
- This type of play aids in developing and enhancing memory
- Sensory play is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child
- This helps children learn sensory attributes (hot, cold, sticky, dry).
If you would like to learn more about why we think sensory play is so important, click here!
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