Modern research has shown that calming, open-ended play that engages multiple senses is a vital aspect of healthy childhood development, but lived experience has proven this decades past. A childhood environment that includes slow-paced activities that are primarily child-led has so many wonderful benefits: 

• children build confidence through self-initiated routines
• social ties are strengthened with sharing and patience-building practices
• creative processes can thrive with endless play possibilities 

Let's explore some added ways that simple sensory play is a great addition to your home or classroom daily routine.