Why are sensory activities SO important? Sensory play can help:
Stimulating the brain, creating neural pathways and improving sensory processing systems
Improving social skills such as communication and cooperation
Improving coordination, body awareness and well as fine/gross motor skills
Calming children down when they are agitated or overstimulated
Try a range of activities to stimulate all of the five senses – touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Go gently and evaluate what works well, and what should be avoided.
Sensory Diet Ideas
Importance of Proprioception
Importance of Sensory Integration
Improving Gross and Fine Motor Skills
10 Sensory Activities at Home
Proprioceptive Activities at Home
Sensory/Regulating Movements
Sensory/Vestibular Games