Sensory Engagement

Articles

The Importance of Sensory Play

This article discusses the importance of sensory engagement for holistic development.

Sensory Play and Cognitive Development

This article from Michigan State University outlines the cognitive benefits of involving sensory play with children.

Sensory Strategies + Tools with Household Materials for Distance Learning

This video provides tools and strategies to help children stay regulated and engaged in distance learning.

How does sensory play help my child's development?

From a speech pathologist, this video indicates the ways sensory play positively influences a child's development.

Activities

Sensory Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers

This resource provides ideas for sensory play activities for toddler and preschooler ages.

Sensory Play for Toddlers

This resource provides ideas for sensory play activities for toddler ages.

Sensory Books for Preschoolers

This resource lists 5 books that describe stories of children with sensory issues which can help other children understand themselves or others in the classroom!

Sensory Motor Skill Books

This resource outlines a few books that can be used to support children's sensory motor skills.

Fun Sensory Play

This website provides a wide array of sensory play ideas!

Sensory Bin Tools

This resource lists off some tools that can support children’s exploration in sensory bin activities!

Mega List of Sensory Bin Fillers

This resource lists off a bunch of filler options for your next sensory bin!