Sensory Play

Learn about the many benefits of playing with clay and why kids should linger in the exploration stage.

Memory is key in supporting children's meaningful learning experiences. Learn how children can start young exercising their memory muscles through play.

Discover the naturally vivid colors of nature with this simple craft.

Children will love to take part in the process of making their own paint.

What is the relationship between our sensory systems and our behaviors? Educators have the responsibility to provide thoughtful, guided exposure to sensory experiences for young children. These opportunities ensure that children learn to…

Embrace the mess of playing in the mud—it’s okay for children to get dirty. In fact, when you look at the benefits children gain from mud play, it’s not just okay, it’s important. And the joy on the children’s faces will reinforce your…

How about a chocolate mud pie, decorated with yellow dandelions? Or a luscious cupcake sprinkled with sand and cherry petals? Nothing beats a mud kitchen for open-ended, creative play!

Sand and water hold a tremendous attraction for young children, but as time for play is increasingly threatened by standards and curriculum driven activities, how can teachers validate the educational value and necessity of sand in the…

The beauty of sand is that it's one of the few manipulatives that truly allow children to explore their imaginations, it’s a material found almost everywhere on earth, and children love playing in it. But look at all the others things they…