Sensory play improves attention span, helps babies understand the world and boosts language learning. But what is sensory ...

Scientists have demonstrated that the new neurons produced in adults react preferentially to reward-related sensory stimuli and help speed up the association between sensory information and reward.

I first encountered sensory stories when I was a teacher at a school for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). They are stories told through a combination of text and ...

Learning mathematics is much more than memorization. Rote drill and practice have not shown to lead to significant improvements in mathematics abilities, but rather, using strategies that engage and ...

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it’s remarkable to reflect on how sensory spaces for schools have evolved. It has been quite heartening. This shift is not merely a coincidence; rather, it is a ...

Teacher Julia Winter has designed a new multisensory learning system aptly named the Kasi, which she has launched via Kickstarter this month with the aim of raising the required funds to take the ...

A new sensory playground designed by a local mum is officially open, with the aim of becoming a 'community hub'.

What is sensory play and why does it matter for childhood development? Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child’s 5 senses; touch, taste, sight, sound and smell. Sensory play can also ...