Sensory Play is play that involves the use of one or more of the five senses. One could argue that all play involves the senses. A child cannot play with blocks without touching them. He cannot do puzzles without seeing the picture on them. But in sensory play, the play is focused on exploring and [...]

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A week’s worth of activities to do with your preschool child on the sense of touch. Free lesson plans. Includes art activities, large muscle, blocks, dramatic play, books, and more.

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This week you and your child will explore the sense of taste. Your young child can learn: Young Children Explore Their World Through Taste We have taste buds on our tongues that tell us how things taste Each food has a particular taste Some foods taste sweet, or salty, or sour, or bitter. Some foods [...]

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A week full of activities for teaching your young child about his sense of hearing. Listen for sounds at the park. Beat on a toy drum. Make wind chimes. Learn about inside and outside voices. Visit the zoo. What sounds to Zoo animals make?

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