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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 ...
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