The home is a child’s first school. Although this can be quite literally interpreted as true nowadays in the context of online and hybrid classes, this has always been true long before gadgets and technology transformed home into a “school.”

Remember when we used to speak in front of an electric fan’s spinning blades and listen to how robotic our voice sounds when we were kids? What about the time when we collected scented stationery and separated them from the unscented ones? Do we have memories of playing outside and collecting rocks, leaves, and bits and bobs in our little plastic basket, much to the frustration of our elders at home?

We were then exploring how the world works. Knowingly or unknowingly, we were activating our senses – seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling. This is called sensory play. Toys for sensory play may come with a hefty price tag. What’s a practical mom’s gotta do? D-I-Y! Many of the things available at home or our backyard may be used for sensory play, but not everything is made for them to explore and play with. It takes an intentional parent to think through and gather materials needed. Here are some ideas.

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