Messy play or Sensory play is one of our Westglade children's favorite learning experience and thought that they would also enjoy this at home (I would recommend this to be an outdoor learning experience). Sensory play has many benefits to a child's learning. Not only is it a very relaxing and soothing activity, it also helps children gain confidence in controlling their bodies and learn about different textures and its properties (for example: does it run? Can it be poured? Does it hold its shape?). It also helps them work on their fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills.
Communication is also one of its key benefits. Exposure to these learning experiences will help children find and explore various ways to express themselves and be creative. Which are all beneficial learning leading up to their move to primary in the future.
Gloop Recipe
Can be explored using hands
And as an extension of this sensory play experience, I would
suggest using tools around the house or in the kitchen like a whisk, a sieve or a potato
masher. Giving your child tools to extend their exploration and experimentation.
Or if you choose to do this learning experience inside (especially
for our little babies), you can pour the gloop into a zip lock bag (less
mess). You can also use different
colours (like red and yellow).
Since Easter is just around the corner, I thought that you
would also enjoy this Easter themed learning experience with your child or children:
Salt Dough Easter Ornaments
We would also love to see what you have all been up to at this time, so please do share your videos or photos with us either through email or through blogger. If you also have a chance to try out the above ideas, we would love to see them as well.
Take care and be safe whanau!
Arohanui,
Charity
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