Sensory Play for Smarter Brain
By Parenting for Brain
Senses refer to the different ways we perceive the world
taste
smell
touch
sight
sound
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The five most commonly known senses are:
Sensory play stimulates children’s senses
Sensory stimulation is essential for brain development
It can strengthen sensory neuron connections and functions
Exposing children to sensory experiences is necessary for a young brain to develop sensory processing capabilities
called the critical period
Many of these senses develop optimally during a window of time