How do sensory experiences contribute to young children’s learning and what strategies should a teacher use to
insure that sensory experiences occur?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Children have the ability to take in and make sense of information obtained from their senses: visual—to see, auditory—to listen, olfactory—to smell, tactile—to touch, and gustatory—to taste. Sensory awareness, the use of the senses, promotes self- discovery. It is another way the body gives the mind information. It is important to remember that children and adults inhabit different sensory worlds. Therefore the environment in early childhood classrooms should be filled with sensory activities that are sticky, squishy, slippery, smooth, heavy, light, soft, loud, crunchy, colorful, aromatic, and flavorful. Furthermore, daily interactions with young children should be peppered with statements and questions that show the wonder and value of the sensory qualities of the environment.
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