Your Pregnancy

Sensational SENSORY GAMES

When she feels the wind blowing through her hair, squishes her lunch between her fingers, listens to a song, or lovingly strokes her stuffed animal, your child engages her senses. The ability to see, hear, taste, touch and smell is among the most important learning tools she can have; it’s what she uses to better understand and get to know the world. Throughout her day, your toddler will have many sensory experiences, but you can further enhance them with enjoyable sensory games.

Did you know?

Experts believe that humans are capable of distinguishing more than 10 000 different smells.

FINGERS THAT TOUCH

Touch is important for the overall development of your child’s central nervous System. The tactile system plays a crucial role in protecting against danger and helps us identify what we

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