Sensory bins or sensory play are big buzzwords of the 21st century in the parenting and teaching realm. What really is the purpose of sensory play? Why do kids need to engage in sensory play? How can I facilitate sensory play so that kids can benefit from it?
In this workshop, we invite you to a short introduction on why sensory play is essential in child development. The objectives of this workshop include:
Understanding the 8 sensory systems in our body and their role in regulation and learning
Understanding the relationship between behaviour and sensory processing
Understanding how sensory processing differences impact learning and skill acquisition
Learning how to identify sensory systems involved throughout a child's day
Learning how to identify sensory needs and strategies to respond to those needs
How to create sensory-friendly environment for successful learning
How to facilitate a well-rounded sensory play activity to engage children
Our workshops will always include printed resource for each participant and several audience engagement activities to ensure understanding.
Target audience: 10-20 parents and educators who currently serve children who may demonstrate sensory processing differences from their peers (cannot sit still, not understanding personal space, may be aggressive in nature, always falling and hurting self, does not like getting messy, etc)
Length of workshop: 2 hours
Format: online or in-person in the educational setting
Please inquire at welcome@brightlittlemindsinc.com for further information.
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