Sensory Play (please note the video links take you out of the Home Start Website)
Play which explores changes in textures and temperatures is so important for children’s development. The ‘real world’ options for this are endless. Think spikey grass, sand on the beach or playing with bubbly water in the bath. If you want to create some different experiences to enjoy together kitchen cupboard staples like cornflour can be really useful. Here are three ideas to try.
You can make paint EASILY with corn flour food colouring – Bing video
Get creative with the kids and make gloop! – Bing video
How to Make Snow Dough – Bing video
Bubbles
Bubbles are a really fun way to engage your baby. They encourages baby’s eyes to track their movement as well as giving them something to reach out for. Feeling them gently pop can be fun for baby too. Here are some bubble songs from our online baby group that you could try at home. We like using hand movements and changing the pitch of our voices to match the words.
There are Bubbles in the Air: Storytime Song – YouTube