Why Are Sensory Toys Important?
Sensory exploration is critical to a child’s overall development because it helps them make sense of the world. When children are introduced to various textures, sounds, and visual elements using our sensory toys, they better understand the objects surrounding them in their environment, whether it’s a classroom or a home. As students learn to manipulate objects and materials, their hand-eye coordination improves.
Sensory toys also significantly enhance emotional regulation and focus in children. Sensory activities have a therapeutic effect—their calming and grounding nature is ideal for children who may feel overwhelmed or anxious in the classroom. By providing sensory input, children learn to manage their emotions, improving their ability to focus and self-regulate.
Bringing Sensory Toys into the Classroom
Sensory tools help create a more engaging and inclusive space for all students in your classroom. With this hands-on learning, children can cater to their curiosity and actively participate in school when they explore different textures, sounds, and materials. These resources help educators create spaces dedicated to encouraging exploration in children, turning boring lessons into a fun experience that every student looks forward to. If your classroom has children with diverse learning needs like ADHD or autism, these sensory tools can be a game-changer in providing them with a calming yet hands-on interaction.
Sensory Toys You’ll Love
Sensory materials open up a whole new way for children to explore and interact with the world around them, uncovering creativity, exploration, and a life-long love for learning new concepts.
Our set of 50 Pebbles is made from a mix of stone and resin and provides the perfect approach to introducing children to early literacy. Each pebble is engraved with a lowercase letter, which kids can use to trace, sort, and arrange in different variations and learn how to make words. These pebbles are versatile—use them in water, sand, or outdoor classrooms and introduce children to a new sensory exploration.
The Half Rounds are large wooden half-cylinders perfect for endless fun and imaginative play in a classroom full of curious minds. These pieces attract children’s attention as they turn the cylinders into slides, balance beams, tunnels, and even make-believe planes. As children climb, crawl, and navigate through the structure, they actively develop their gross motor skills and balance.
Sensory tables are standard in many classrooms; having a Funnel Stand makes the sensory play more ordered and engaging. This stand improves the experience by placing the materials at a child’s eye level, encouraging them to play with the water and pour and mix the sand and other materials. Thanks to six funnel sizes, kids can develop hand-eye coordination and work on their problem-solving skills while learning to manage the flow of materials safely and without creating a mess.
Finally, we have Kinetic Sand, a must-have for giving kids a complete sensory experience in the classroom. The sand has an easy-to-mold texture so children can create designs, from sand castles to their favorite cartoon characters. Its shape-shifting quality and soft texture give children a stress-free, almost therapeutic experience during playtime.
Enhance Learning with Kodo Kids
Our products designed for sensory play emphasize improving focus, instilling creativity, and a natural understanding of the world around children. For educators, parents, or caregivers, these learning materials offer a way to build foundational skills in children, like problem-solving and fine motor skills.
Explore the entire collection of sensory products at Kodo Kids to discover tools to make learning engaging and impactful.
