Play in the Early Years: Sensory Play

Ideas for maximising opportunities for sensory play

By: Sue Gascoyne, Bridie Raban

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Paperback | 26 February 2012 | Edition Number 1

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An informative and practical guide to maximising opportunities for sensory play. It contains inspiring ideas for children aged 0-5, enables students and practitioners to understand the values and benefits of all types of sensory play, and is a valuable tool in delivering curriculum outcomes in a wide variety of settings.

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Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing sensory play	5
What is sensory play?	5
Our amazing sense	6
Processing sensory information	6
Theories of sensory play	8
Theories of sensory-rich play outdoors	10
Theories of discovery play, treasure baskets, loose parts	10
Theories of brain development	10
The benefits of sensory play	11
Where to start?	12
Chapter 2: Our amazing senses	13
The brain	13
Smell (olfactory)	14
Touch (tactile)	15
Sight (visual)	15
Taste (gustatory)	17
Hearing (auditory)	18
Kinaesthetic, proprioception, vestibular	18
Summary	19
Chapter 3: Sensory play in action	20
Simplicity	20
Flexibility	21
Play with objects	21
Using all the senses	22
Outdoor play	23
Nature tables	26
Mud Play	28
Sand play	31
Water play	35
Treasure baskets, discovery and 'loose parts' play	38
Play with objects	43
Practical suggestions for minimising problems	45
Summary	46
Chapter 4: Sensory play for children with additional needs	50
Lack of feedback	50
Lack of integration	50
Over and under stimulation	51
Focus on detail	52
Positive action	53
Sensory 'snacks'	53
Implications for adults	54
Practical suggestions	55
Summary	56
Chapter 5: Links to the Early Years Learning Framework	57
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity	57
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world	57
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing	58
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners	58
Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators	59
Snapshots of play	59
Observation and assessment	61
Summary	63
Chapter 6: The adult's role	64
Safety	64
Stimulating resources	66
Space	66
Time	66
Support	68
Summary	68
Conclusion	69
Notes	70
References	71

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