Engage Their Senses and Minds: Sensory-Based Learning for Preschoolers

Neuroversity

From glitter bottles to yoga cards: here are some tips to stimulate all EIGHT senses. Yes, I said eight.

Join me as I explore the world of sensory processing and share tips on creating a sensory-friendly classroom for preschool-aged children. Understanding the eight senses is crucial for enhancing the educational experience and well being for all children.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the benefits of sensory-friendly classrooms for preschoolers.
• Review the importance of the eight senses in early childhood development.
• Find engaging sensory activities for preschool-aged children.

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The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Check out episodes 32, 33, and 34 in season one of Neuroversity from September 2022 to learn about sensory processing disorder and basic terminology related to sensory needs. https://www.neuroversitypod.com/episodes/episode/797698a5/sensory-processing-disorder-spd
• Statistics for US preschool enrollment: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/08/preschool-enrollment.html#:~:text=The%20percentage%20of%203%2Dto,new%20U.S.%20Census%20Bureau%20report.
• Statistics for Norway preschool enrollment: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1312718/share-children-preschool-norway/#:~:text=In%20Norway%2C%20a%20high%20majority,reaching%2093.4%20percent%20in%202022.
• For a tutorial on making a glitter bottle: https://kidzcraftcorner.com/sensory-bottles/
• Discover 100 ideas for what to put in your sensory bin on https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/21-amazing-sensory-bins-for-toddlers-preschoolers/
• Listening Lotto Sounds on the Farm: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Childrens-Auditory-Matching-Learning/dp/1933052392/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=14B6M44T4DJ3I&keywords=listening+lotto&qid=1704320770&sprefix=listening+lotto%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-9
• Yoga Pretzels https://www.barefootbooks.com/yoga-pretzels-deck

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