"They are like sprinkles."
"Look at what I found!"
"I'm having fun at school."
"I'm making sprinkle cakes!"
"Make cake."
"Here's an ice cream for you."
"It's raining sprinkles!"
"Scoop, scoop, scoop."
Sensory play is part of the Scientific Process. Whether aloud or through an internal dialogue, children develop a question, leading them to investigate by touching, smelling, grabbing, pouring, rubbing and listening. They use their senses to investigate and draw conclusions to those questions. A bin full of straws, shaving cream, rice or foam bits is more then just a way to keep kids busy. It is a rich source or inquiry, imagination, communication and fun all rolled into one. Children use this as a place to learn how to share tools, create dramatic play and problem solve. Things like gravity, states of matter, weight, measurement and color are all explored during their time "playing" at the sensory table. Sharing the space with others teaches personal boundaries, self control and body awareness. Although it looks like just "fun" there is a lot of learning taking place. Some of the creative play that was overheard today.... "They are like sprinkles." "Look at what I found!" "I'm having fun at school." "I'm making sprinkle cakes!" "Make cake." "Here's an ice cream for you." "It's raining sprinkles!" "Scoop, scoop, scoop." We do not limit Sensory Play to the sensory bin. Sensory play is part of everything we do in class. Comments are closed.
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Why Blog?Here you will find little snippets of our days together. When my children were in preschool and would come home I would always ask, "So, what did you do today?". All they ever said was, "Played." That didn't tell me much. I hope this blog will be a place to share what we have done and help you ask more directed questions of your child. You will see first hand just what we do after you kiss your little one goodbye in the morning. It will also be a great place to visit and see just how much your child has grown and learned throughout the year. Archives
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