Sensory bins are all the rage over Pinterest right now, and for good reason. They are a great way to develop your toddler's sensory and motor skills, and they're just plain fun! It's not just for toddlers, a lot of studies have shown that these are great for Autism spectrum people and even cognitive issues in older adults like with Alzheimer's or general dementia. Just. Wow. Why is sensory play important? Sensory bin play improves children's ability to learn limit/boundary situations (I could go on for hours, but basically a child needs to be able to tell the difference between what is harmful/dangerous and what is not) Provides something for them to do with their hands when they need it. As many parents know, kids have a tendency to put things in their mouths and sensory play helps redirect this behavior at the same time it works on their fine motor skills. What does DIY mean? DIY means Do It Yourself, so DIY sensory tables are simply doing you own thing instead … [Read more...]