What are the benefits of Sensory Play?

Children explore the world around them through their senses.  They gather information about their surrounding and make connections about new experiences through sensory play. Treasure Kits help your child develop fine motor skills by providing an activity that is fun and interactive while strengthening little hands. Fine motor skills involve the use of the small muscles that control the hand, fingers and thumb. Developing these in early childhood builds the foundation for important future skills such as writing, feeding oneself, using scissors, buttoning and zipping. These skills encourage independence and foster self-confidence. Using dough in play has long been considered a  way to strengthen these critical muscles. Our themed kits are designed to engage young children and encourage longer sessions of play which build endurance for little hands. 

Sensory play is critical for language development.  As children create scenes and interact with the materials, there are endless opportunities for receptive and expressive language.  Ask your child to tell you about his/her plan.  Model descriptive language by describing the textures, colors, and shapes of the objects being used.  Ask open-ended questions or simply say, "Tell me more about that."