Six Senses of Inclusive Play

Sensory Play engages all children and stimulates receptors for every child.

Sensory play is important for development and ensures the play experience involves the entire body even when a child cannot necessarily physically involve themselves in every activity. In your playground, you should consider how many senses are engaged from both a seated and a standing position.  We recommend a minimum of three, but more is better!

Touch

Helps differentiate pressure, texture and traction

Smell

Contributes to enjoyment of life by enchasing social activities

Sight

Develops the Visual sense, helping children arrive at appropriate motor responses