Sensory play
Sensory Play draws upon current research findings and observations to present an informative and practical guide to maximising children's sensory play opportunities. This guide enables practitioners to understand the values and benefits of sensory play, incorporating case studies and current research findings to make practical links to the EYFS. Sensory play is set within a wider context, highlighting links to child development theories. This title explains how sensory play can be a valuable..
1 online resource (1 volume (unpaged)) : illustrations.
9781907241918, 1907241914
1053878603
Cover; Contents; Introducing sensory play; What is sensory play?; Our amazing senses; Processing sensory information; Theories of sensory play; Theories of sensory-rich play outdoors; Theories of heuristic play, treasure baskets, loose parts; Theories of brain development; The benefits of sensory play; Appraising sensory provision -where to start?; Our amazing senses; The brain; Olfactory (smell); Tactile (touch); Visual (sight); Gustatory (taste); Auditory (hearing); Proprioception, kinaesthetic,vestibular; Sensory play in action; Simplicity; Flexibility; Play with objects; The senses Outdoor PlayNature tables; Mud Play; Water Play; Treasure Baskets, Heuristicand 'Loose Parts' Play; Stage 1
Free play; Stage 2
Combining resources; Stage 3
Adult-initiated play; Play with objects; Practical tips for minimisingproblems; Sensory play and special educational needs; Lack of feedback; Lack of integration; Over and under stimulation; Focus on detail; Positive action; The sensory room
a sensory'main meal'; Treasure baskets
a 'sensory snack'; The outdoor environment- a 'main meal' or'sensory snack'; Implications for adults; Curriculum links; Prime areas Communication and language (CL)Physical development (PD); Special areas; Observation and assessment; Observations and sensory play; Note on education policy; The adult's role; Safety; Stimulating resources; Space; Time; Support; Conclusion; Further references; Other Title in the Play in the EYFS series