Sensory bins, a fairly recent activity-based toy to the toddler market, is a bin filled with toys and trinkets to engage your young child. These often incorporate a theme to entertain your child and get them involved in learning that feels more like...
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The 5 Ws of Sensory Stimulation Strategies
The rise - and inevitable classroom banning - of fidget spinners has inspired conversation about the value of sensory stimulation techniques, and the true difference between a "fidget" and a "toy". What is the difference, and how can you find the...
Sensory Play Activities - The Sense of Touch
Young children use their five senses - sight, taste, smell, sound, and touch - to explore and learn about the world. Sensory play is commonly used in classrooms to provide children with opportunities to experiment with various materials that promote...
Setting Up Your Classroom for the New School Year
While most people celebrate the new year in January, for teachers, the start of the school year is their “new year". There is a lot to prepare before students arrive on the first day, from preparing class lists and organizing planners, to thinking...