WHAT's THE BIG DEAL ABOUT SENSORY PLAY?

WHAT EXACTLY IS​ SENSORY PLAY?
Curious about sensory play? Lots of people have heard of sensory play, but aren't really sure how to jump in. If you're old enough to have young kids these days, chances are sensory play wasn't a thing when you were a kid yourself!

Ok...actually it was, in a broad sense. Sensory play is simply actively engaging your five senses in play! So really, you did sensory play. Your kids do sensory play. Everyone has engaged in sensory play because basically every kid ever has used senses to engage in play!  

But when you hear the term "Sensory Play" today most people are referring to activities that use a sensory medium of some sort (KidDough, dry beans, rice, etc) to create amazing, enhanced sensory experiences during play! (Think a big tub of rice filled with scoops and toys, or a pile of KidDough plus some cute detail embellishments to extend the play). 
HOW SENSORY PLAY BENEFITS YOUR KIDS (AND YOU)
  1. FINE MOTOR SKILLS | Sensory play involves lots of picking up small pieces, pinching dough, scooping, etc. It's EXCELLENT for building fine motor skills. 

  2. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS | This is my fancy I-used-to-be-a-teacher word for skills that help us plan, organize, and use self control. Sensory play puts the child in the "driver's seat," so they get practice making choices and planning during play. (These skills are SO IMPORTANT for success at school and jobs someday!)
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  3. **HIGHLY ENGAGING** | As a mom, I'm guiltily admitting that this is my FAAAAVORITE thing about sensory play. I'm always looking for activities for my kids that both keep their attention, and that don't have a screen attached. We hear stories all the time from excited/thankful moms whose kiddo just spent "the longest time ever playing with something that wasn't a video," and things like that. (I'm not making this up to sell stuff...promise.) 

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