Sense of touch allows you to tell if something is hot or cold, dull or sharp, rough or smooth, wet or dry. Skin is packed with many sense receptors. Each type responds to different sensations. Although your brain receives messages all the time, it filters out the less important ones.
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Sensory play helps children learn about attributes such as hot, cold, slippery, dry etc.
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It is great for calming children who are showing big behaviors.
In this activity the children have learnt new vocabulary hard, soft, rough and smooth.
