{"id":7355,"date":"2024-06-05T14:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlandsupply.com\/?p=7355"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:52:48","slug":"7-elements-of-play-no-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlandsupply.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/05\/7-elements-of-play-no-4\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Elements of Play No. 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today&#8217;s feature in the 7 Elements of Play &#8211; Sensory Experiences!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits of sensory experiences on the playground:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <a><\/a>Children rely on sensory input to learn about the environment; it also builds neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Sensory experiences support tactical learning. Touch activities require the use of muscles while jumping on a trampoline, crab walking, running a three-legged race or obstacle course, playing leapfrog or hopscotch, tossing and catching games, and tug of war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Sensory engagement helps to develop a child&#8217;s auditory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Visual processing skills help children move their eyes in a specific direction, developing eye fitness for reading and tracking skills. This aids in differentiating between object size and similarities. 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