Sensory Activities
Sensory activities are a form of play that engages your child’s senses. Sensory activities encourage creativity and imaginary play. They are also great for helping children that are overstimulated by providing sensory input to calm the nervous system.
Additionally, sensory activities facilitate the growth of children’s:
- cognitive development
- fine motor skills
- gross motor skills
Building Blocks + Building Skills
Playing with blocks is a simple, fun activity, but has a TON of developmental benefits! When children are given the opportunity to play with blocks you’re supporting their learning and development.
The key is knowing how to engage children while they’re playing with blocks, and providing the right block for their developmental age. This video offers guidance on this.