The Importance of Sensory Play

Child with colorful paint on hands, holding them up playfully while smiling.

Sensory play enhances the way in which a child reacts to their environment through sight, touch, taste, smell and auditory. We will explore how to add play activities that encourage a child to explore materials which stimulate these senses. As a child grows, the need for exploring materials continues. Sensory exploration enhances cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral development.

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Instructors
Lisa Poppe portrait.
Extension Educator, UNL
LaDonna Werth portrait.
Extension Educator, UNL
Nebraska Core Competencies
Learning Environments Competencies
Planning Learning Experiences and Curriculum Competencies
Child Development Subject Area
Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development
Cost: 
20.00
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