If you’ve read a parenting blog or listened to a parenting podcast lately, you’ve likely heard the term “sensory play” being tossed around. But what is sensory play? In short, sensory play is a ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Sensory bins let children learn through hands-on play. With just a few common household materials, you can make a toy that will keep your child entertained for hours and help them develop their motor, ...

Everyone uses their senses to understand the world around them. This is especially true for children who, after birth, rely solely on their senses for knowledge about the world and everything in it.

Sensory stimulation is the input and sensation you receive when one or more of your senses is activated. This type of stimulation is important for infant development and can be used to improve the ...

If you’re looking for a calm, hands-on activity to keep preschoolers engaged during the winter months, these Winter Play Dough Mats are a perfect choice. Play dough mats combine sensory play, fine ...

A young child has achieved a major milestone for the first time, feeding himself, thanks to the ‘Ready Steady Play’ programme ...

Children work on a counting activity outside the Sweet Briar Child Development Center’s Sandra Street location. The center installed a portable handwashing station outside the playground to help curb ...

With many special needs families on Fort Liberty and in the Cumberland County area, local businesses and recreation centers are striving to be inclusive. From rock climbing to checking out a local ...

If Peter Pan knew of Long Island’s open play centers that inspire imagination, he probably wouldn’t fly back to Never Land. Kids can create their own hands-on adventures inside playhouses, pretend ...