Sensory play is extremely important for children to engage in! It allows them to learn and explore in a way that allows them to be successful. There are many things in life, especially at school where children can do things in a “right way” and a “wrong way.” Sensory play can be whatever a child wants it to be, and they can just be creative and have fun! Sensory play is also a great way to engage in learning and allows children to engage in multiple senses. When this occurs, children are able to learn more! Playdoh is a great resource and one that we use frequently in preschool. We mold it into shapes, letters and numbers and while we do this we are feeling the material, seeing the material become something specific and learning while having fun. We can squish it, roll it, squeeze it, and flatten it which helps us work our hand muscles.
