The children have been enjoying the sensory activities during our “backyard” time.  During this time, we provide sensory activities on the lanai and in the back of our classroom.  These are activities that would be considered too “messy” for the indoors.  From the day children are born, they start using all of their five senses (seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching).  It is the most basic way for children to explore, process, and seek new information.  Children need to use their senses and be engaged in meaningful experiences.  Sensory play is really part of the scientific process.  They are using their senses to collect data. 

This is a picture of two children playing at the water table.  The water table provides a controlled area where children can safely experiments with water and its properties.