Description
Children’s sensory experiences are central to their early learning and overall cognitive, social and emotional development. ECA Essentials: Sensory Development is the comprehensive go-to guide for anyone who wants to increase their understanding of these experiences. Through case studies and reflective questions, teams in early childhood education and care settings will learn how to plan an environment for children that is rich in sensory experiences and support critical thinking about how children interact and respond to those experiences.
ECA Essentials: Sensory Development is designed to:
- build your knowledge of the five ‘classic’ visual, auditory (hearing) olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste) and tactile (touch) senses, as well as the ‘hidden’ vestibular, proprioceptive and interoceptive senses
- guide you to provide practical, safe, effective and supportive sensory learning experiences for all children
- provide advice on resources to include in your setting that encourage sensory development
- support you to create intentional sensory play experiences and sensory spaces.
