Some of the best childhood sensory play is free: Dirt, grass, stones, and… paper trash! I let my kids play in the paper recycling about once a month. They love it – and they learn a lot. About textures,
Cause and effect, gravity,
And the importance of cleaning up at the end!
And yes, sometimes they rescue “treasures” from the paper trash…
What is your favorite sensory activity?
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
Your a great mom…we love all those “toys” too! =)
I have to agree with Natalie, digging in the dirt is the best one!
From rags to treasure :) Our favorite sensory activity is still digging in the dirt.
Digging in the dirt is timeless! My kids haven’t started that up since I mulched our maple tree, though – I’ll have to help them find somewhere else to dig!
Well, I guess you’ve gotten to know us pretty well over at waddlee-ah-chaa by now. The kiddos are always digging treasures out of the recycle and creating something new and wonderful. I’ve actually had to put some limits on MacGyver due to his prolific creativity. Our house and yard are littered with wonderfully terrific “junk.”
I just love how practical your home and life are! Your children are lucky! :)
I think our favourite sensory activity right now is dancing. I pick up my eager little dance partner and twirl and dip him or her all around the room.
Dancing has to be one of the best sensory activities!
I absolutely love all the creative ideas you have for play time with your kids! My daughter would be the one rescuing treasures from the trash. She hates to throw anything away!