Amee Carrick, mother, Early Educator and creator of TigerTime gives Kooshy Kids her top recommendations for DIY sensory activities to prepare for travelling with your toddler/s.
Amee with sons Ned and Ollie
What is TigerTime?
An Instagram account and recently launched website, dedicated to inspiring parents to get creative with sensory play! Providing endless, non-screen based, options for play and learning.
Why do you think sensory play is so important for the development of little people?
Sensory play is important for the development of little people, as it is crucial for brain development and encourages sensory interaction (our five senses). It also allows the child to be the facilitator, which enables them to play, explore, create, discover and investigate using practical life skills.
Children need real-life opportunities to understand face-to-face interactions with adults and other children. Playing with different types of textures, tastes and objects, helps your child to build new ways of talking about the world.
What are your top 4 DIY sensory activities to make in preparation for the travelling toddler?
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These are such wonderful activities to take on your next trip....or even just when you are out and about. It is definitely worth checking out the TigerTime Instagram page and their new website. Amee has some amazing ideas to keep your toddlers entertained and to help build their fine motor skills.