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Tips and Information for Sensory Play

3 April 2023

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates the senses. It offers many benefits for children’s learning and development including increased body awareness, supporting brain development, enhancing memory, encouraging creative and independent thinking and more.

Sensory activities can be adapted for different ages, needs and abilities.

See the Sensory Play Tip Sheet for Early Years Educators for more information and tips on providing sensory play.