--- title: The Power Of Play | sensory play description: sensory play | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) [![file-3](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/file-3.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) Mar 15 ## [Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/manipulatives), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting), [Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/active-world-tray), [open ended play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/open-ended-play), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice), [tuff tray play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray-play), [loose parts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/loose-parts), [tuff tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray), [discovery based play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discovery-based-play), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [make learning fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/make-learning-fun), [learning unplugged](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning-unplugged), [tuff tray ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray-ideas), [fine motor development](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-development), [sensory activity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-activity) The Active World Tray is a versatile tool perfect for the home or classroom and creates endless opportunities for invitations to play for children.... [![Easy-Science-Experiments-For-Young'uns](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Easy-Science-Experiments-For-Young'uns.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fascinating-science-experiments-for-younger-children) Oct 19 ## [Fascinating Science Experiments for Younger Children](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/fascinating-science-experiments-for-younger-children) [create](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/create), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [creativity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/creativity), [Nature](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/nature), [The Kindness Project](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/the-kindness-project), [STEAM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/steam), [daily routine](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/daily-routine), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [chemistry](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/chemistry) Introducing science to children doesn’t have to be daunting, science is fascinating! Some of my greatest childhood memories were of the wacky things... [![Simple-Fall-Halloween-Slime-Ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Simple-Fall-Halloween-Slime-Ideas.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/simple-fall-slime-fun) Oct 19 ## [Simple Fall Slime Fun!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/simple-fall-slime-fun) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [Fall](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fall), [Seasons](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/seasons), [STEAM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/steam), [oobleck](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/oobleck), [Halloween](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/halloween), [chemistry](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/chemistry) It’s nearly that time of the year, a time when fun activities slowly start to shift more and more from outside-all-of-the-time, to indoor adventure... [![The Wonderful World of Exploration Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/The%20Wonderful%20World%20of%20Exploration%20Bins.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) Oct 13 ## [The Wonderful World of Sensory Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [fair play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fair-play) Young children often learn about the world around them through exploration and experimenting with their senses. Next time you and your child go for a... [![Creating Fun and Engaging Birtday Bags](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creating%20Fun%20and%20Engaging%20Birtday%20Bags.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/building-a-fun-birthday-loot-bag...-scholars-choice-style) Sep 14 ## [Building A Fun Birthday Loot Bag... Scholar's Choice Style!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/building-a-fun-birthday-loot-bag...-scholars-choice-style) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [pikmi](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/pikmi), [science kits](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-kits), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) Loot bags have become a big staple for any party or event. They are a nice take home to remind guests of the fun they had, and keeps the party going... [![Why fidgets may be useful for your child](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PoP_Images/fidgets/Would_your__child_benefit_fidget_hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/would-your-child-benefit-from-a-fidget-tool) Aug 17 ## [Would Your Child Benefit From a Fidget Tool?](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/would-your-child-benefit-from-a-fidget-tool) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [anxiety](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/anxiety), [ADHD](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/adhd), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [Monkey Bandz](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/monkey-bandz), [Squirmmies](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/squirmmies), [Bouncy Bands](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bouncy-bands), [Snap Bands](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/snap-bands), [Stress Ball](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stress-ball) Fidget tools come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colours and are designed to help kids who may have difficulty focusing, holding attention, or... [![teacher-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/teacher-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) Jul 06 ## [4 Ways to Experiment with Water In and Out of the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment) It's summertime, it's hot, and we are thinking all about WATER! [![childcare-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/childcare-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) Jul 06 ## [5 Benefits of Water Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [Kodo Kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kodo-kids) Provide opportunities to sieve, slop, spray, shake, transport and splash! With the warmer weather, water play offers a fun way to cool off outdoors.... [![tts-potion bottles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/tts-potion%20bottles.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/create-learning-provocations-and-possibilities-with-potion-bottles) Jun 28 ## [Create learning provocations and possibilities with Potion Bottles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/create-learning-provocations-and-possibilities-with-potion-bottles) [daycare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/daycare), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts) ## Potion Bottles The design and development of [these potion bottles](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/potion-bottles.html) came to life because of my magical childhood memory of making rose petal perfume in... [![Introducing a Caterpillar and Butterfly Theme To Your Preschool Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20a%20Caterpillar%20and%20Butterfly%20Theme%20To%20Your%20Preschool%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-a-caterpillar-and-butterfly-theme-to-your-preschool-classroom) May 10 ## [Introducing a Caterpillar and Butterfly Theme To Your Preschool Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-a-caterpillar-and-butterfly-theme-to-your-preschool-classroom) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [butterflies](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/butterflies), [lesson plan](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plan), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [environment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/environment), [book](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/book) Watching the life cycle of caterpillars and butterflies is always amazing, especially for children! Use a caterpillar and butterfly theme in your... [![sand-and-water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/sand-and-water.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/how-to-create-an-exceptional-sand-and-water-play-area) Mar 08 ## [How to Create an Exceptional Sand and Water Play Area](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/how-to-create-an-exceptional-sand-and-water-play-area) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play) ## It is important to give children the space and time to investigate the world around them using all their senses, what better way to do that then... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play/page/0) ### Follow Us