Sensory play is important to a child’s development. When I was teaching preschool a few years back I really enjoyed doing sensory play with my kids. It helped them engage more with their senses and children that have sensory disorders really do well when doing projects that involve lots of sensory play. Sensory therapy is something I do with Joseph my third child, A LOT!
Ever since he was itty bitty he struggled with water, the sensation of water. Baths were a disaster, he would literally scream at the top of his lungs and panic when it came to bath time. It was very sad actually. Me and Billy really hated to see him so distressed when it came to taking a bath. It took us until he was four to actually get him comfortable to sit in a bathtub.
Sensory play with water was his best bet, we had a lot of help through the Pre-K program at our local Elementary School also. Showers are still an issue sadly but at least baths are okay now. Right now I add color tablets into the bath water and bubbles and he absolutely loves it, especially when the water changes color. I strongly encourage other moms to try water play with their little ones, most kids find it awesome and really get into it. Sensory play can also include play dough, moon sand, or anything with texture. Feel free to message me below and I would be happy to send you some fun recipes to try with your little ones.
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