Exposing children to consistent sensory play experiences provides important benefits to their growth and wellbeing. This post will give early years educators some practical tips and activity ideas to help you support children who don’t like tactile sensory activities. – The Empowered Educator
There are many benefits to children working on a vertical surface: wrist extension, shoulder strengthening, eye-hand coordination, and a more upright posture. When children work on a vertical surface with a BIG picture, you get even more benefits – crossing midline, bilateral coordination, and core strengthening. The Calming Coloring Mural can be hung on the wall for children to work on a large vertical surface. (affiliate)
The feet and sensory systems can develop properly when children are allowed to take off their shoes and play barefoot. Learn the health benefits of walking barefoot including, the development of the feet, proper mechanics, kinesthetic awareness, sensory stimulation, fine motor control, and strength.