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Ideas for sensory play and exploration from "summary" of The Preschooler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner
Sensory play is all about engaging your preschooler's senses - sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell - to explore the world around them. These activities can be both fun and educational, helping your child learn about their environment in a hands-on way. One simple idea for sensory play is to set up a "sensory bin" filled with different materials for your child to explore. You can use items like rice, beans, water, sand, or even cooked pasta. Add in some scoops, funnels, cups, and spoons to encourage your child to dig, pour, and scoop. This type of activity can help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Another great sensory activity is creating a sensory bottle. Fill a clear plastic bottle with water, oil, glitter, beads, or any other small objects that catch your child's eye. Secure the lid tightly, and let your child shake, roll, and watch as the objects move around inside. This can be a mesmerizing experience for your little one. You can also incorporate sensory play into everyday activities, like bath time. Add some bubbles, bath crayons, or scented soaps to make bath time a sensory experience for your child. Encourage them to splash, pour, and explore the water with their hands and toys. In the kitchen, you can involve your child in sensory exploration by baking together. Let them help measure out ingredients, mix batter, and knead dough. They can feel the different textures of flour, sugar, butter, and more as they work alongside you in the kitchen. The key to sensory play and exploration is to keep it simple and let your child take the lead. Follow their interests and let them explore at their own pace. By engaging their senses in a variety of activities, you can help your preschooler learn and grow in a fun and interactive way.
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