The student's at the ELC had "snow" much fun with our annual sensory experience of "ice skating." This is the time of the year that they remember well into high school. Even if they didn't want to put their feet on the shaving cream, the staff made sure to offer the experience by using their hands in the shaving cream. Sensory play works on fine motor skills, social-emotional skills, language development, as a calming tool, and a tool that encompasses the 5 senses.

Ideas for home:

Sensory Bins

• Made with dried rice, pasta, beans used with a spoon, measuring cup.

• It's a great way to hide items.

Sensory Bottles

• You can turn it into ispy or use sequins and glitter

Play Doh

• Either homemade or store bought

• Use of cookie cutters or play doh specific toys

Kinetic Sand

Mud Play

• Take dirt from outside and make some mud pies

• Planting seeds in the spring

Slime

• Either store-bought or make your own!

• Hide mini erasers in it or buy the little foam balls to put in it.

Stress Balls

• Make your own with a funnel and balloon.

• Put sand in it, water beads

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