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Sensory Toys

Sensory play is play in which babies, toddlers and kids are engaged and immersed in activities or experiences that ignite and stimulate one or more of the 5 senses, touch, sight, sound, smell and taste.

What are sensory toys?

Sensory toys include kinetic sand, discovery blocks, tactile balls and more.

Playing with these toys fosters nature and natural based play and learning experiences whilst importantly developing the building blocks for more complexed learning as babies, toddlers and kids grow, develop and learn about the world around them.

Sensory and tactile toys are also highly beneficial for children and others with Autism Spectrum Disorders, those with Learning Difficulties, Sensory Processing Disorders and more.

The benefits of sensory play and tactile toys

Here at Toys2Learn we say children learn best through play in which they are interested and engaged in.

Because sensory play and toys engage more than one of children’s senses it promotes and fosters overall growth and development. It is also highly beneficial in helping children to self regulate. Are a calming tool, encourage children to relax and focus. Develops scientific thinking, confident involved learners, problem solving, investigative skills, memory recall, developing a deeper understanding of the world in which they are a part of are all further benefits of sensory play and sensory and tactile toys.