Nature Sensory Exploration

Early Explorer (4-7 months)OutdoorNature & Outdoors15 minutes

Let your little explorer engage with the wonders of nature through sensory play outdoors!

Materials Needed:

  • Blanket or mat
  • Various leaves (different textures)
  • Small bucket or basket

How To Play:

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    Step 1: Lay the blanket or mat on the ground in a shaded area outside.

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    Step 2: Collect a variety of leaves with different textures and colors from the surroundings.

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    Step 3: Place the leaves in the bucket or basket and let your child explore the textures, colors, and sounds as they touch and play with the leaves.

Learning Benefits:

  • Encourages sensory exploration and tactile stimulation through feeling different textures of leaves.
  • Promotes cognitive development as the child observes and interacts with the natural materials.
  • Enhances the child's connection to nature and fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity.

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