The 5 senses.

Smell, Sight, Touch, Sound, and Taste. Our kits touch on all of these... (except taste! Our kits are for 3 and older due to choking hazards). Sensory play helps to build nerve connections in the developing brain, it encourages the development of motor skills, and supports language development. It has been shown to encourage "scientific thinking" and problem solving.

When my 2 year old was about 18 months, she put everything in her mouth, smooshed every food on her face, and hands. When I inquired with my pediatrician, she said "She is just a very sensory child". Needless to say, she is the main reason I started this venture.

OK, so I feel like I can speak from a little experience, having made it through 20 years of raising children. I made plenty of mistakes along the way, but have learned a wealth of useful (and definitely some useless) knowledge along the way.

Let's talk toys. I'm certain that the majority of the people reading this have been guilty of having the boxes, drawers, and floors full of toys that our kids just had to have, and then never played with again. Clutter and too many choices have been shown to cause stress and anxiety for children (and adults for that matter). My children would get overwhelmed and not even play if their play area was cluttered. Less can sometimes be more.... FYI... I had to clean the room so I could concentrate and write this:)

Texture. The word has strong feelings for some. Touch and texture helps with language acquisition and is how most children do the majority of their exploring, but for some children, this process can be challenging.

Do you have a little one that is sensitive to textures? The great thing about our dough is that the texture can be adjusted if needed. If your child prefers a softer feel, just add a few drops of water. For a harder feeling dough, a little flour goes a long way.