Senses

Children's senses are increasingly receiving mainstream appreciation. Parents and early childhood educators are understanding the importance of sensory exploration. Young children need opportunities to challenge their five senses because this is how they learn and develop.

Learning experiences

Create sensory habitats for toy animals

Create sensory play stations that reflect the natural habitats of toy animals. Place toy whales in a tub of water with sand and shells on the bottom. Can you make them splash their tales?

Add toy horses to green playdough, grass, and sticks with leaves still attached. Let children make their own horse habitat.

Fill a shallow tray with water and freeze it — add toy penguins. What happens when their habitat gets too hot?