{"id":5532,"date":"2014-07-31T08:14:36","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T12:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beyondmommying.com\/blog\/?p=5532"},"modified":"2014-08-22T15:08:16","modified_gmt":"2014-08-22T19:08:16","slug":"take-a-seonsory-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beyondmommying.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/31\/take-a-seonsory-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a Seonsory Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of my all-time favorite activities when teaching infants and toddlers was sensory walks. \u00a0The concept is sooooo simple and while there is a bit of setup and cleanup and the experience can take a little while, the results are awesome!<\/p>\n

We are so used to touching and experiencing with our hands but what about the rest of our “touch” system? \u00a0We have skin everywhere and the sensory walk taps into some of the sensory receptors that are used less frequently: our feet!<\/p>\n

\"SONYHere’s how to take your little ones on a sensory walk:<\/p>\n

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  1. Find some containers that they can easily stand in (I used pie pans) and a larger one for water, plus a towel.<\/li>\n
  2. Pick enough items of different textures and temperatures and place each in a container.<\/li>\n
  3. Line up the containers with the water and towel at the end. \u00a0Keep in mind the order and what will stick to feet and be carried into the next bucket (especially if you have many kids doing the experience).<\/li>\n
  4. Take the kids one at a time through each container. \u00a0Help them balance as they walk between and as some items may be slippery.<\/li>\n
  5. As they go, discuss how it feels and at the end discuss what was their favorite and why.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"SONYFor our walk we used puffed rice, jell-o and whipped cream. \u00a0Out of my three, the girls both loved the experience and Doodle not so much. \u00a0He wanted to eat the rice and HATED the jell-o and whipped cream on his feet. \u00a0This is one thing that kids either love or hate but it’s good to gently encourage children who are unsure to try it or continue on if they get upset at the beginning.<\/p>\n

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