Give your child the gift of sensory discovery with our free downloadable PDF guide on activities for sensory play. Packed with simple, age-appropriate ideas, this resource helps parents nurture their child’s learning, curiosity, and confidence through fun, hands-on experiences.
What Is Sensory Play?
Sensory play involves activities that stimulate your child’s five senses – touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell – as well as movement and balance. It’s more than just fun though! Sensory play builds brain pathways, supports language growth, improves memory, and develops problem-solving skills.
From squishing playdough to exploring the textures of nature, sensory play introduces your child to learning about the world and themselves – through play.
Why Sensory Play Matters for Child Development
When children engage in sensory play, they:
- Strengthen physical skills, both gross and fine motor
- Develop speech and language
- Learn to distinguish textures, temperatures, and sounds
- Improve memory and focus
- Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Find comfort and calm through soothing, hands-on activities
What’s Inside Our Free ‘Activities for Sensory Play’ Guide
Our downloadable PDF gives you 10 age-appropriate sensory play activities tailored to your child’s developmental stage – for babies, toddler and preschoolers – plus 4 extra ideas straight from Shichida classes.
For Babies (6 months – 1 year)
- Soft fabric swatches
- Sensory bottles
- Large, colourful flashcards
- Aromatic playdough
For Toddlers (1 – 3 years)
- Texture walk
- Sniff and tell
- Simple obstacle course
- Colour sorting
For Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
- Themed sensory bins
- Texture writing
Shichida Activities For Sensory Play Ideas
- Feeling textures with rice
- Touching jelly
- Object placement and removal
- Small compartments play
Who Is This Guide For?
This free sensory play activities guide is perfect for:
- Parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Educators looking for classroom activity ideas
- Carers wanting to make playtime more meaningful
- Anyone interested in supporting a child’s early learning journey
How to Use This Resource
- Pick activities that suit your child’s age and interests
- Set aside a safe, engaging space for play
- Encourage exploration – there’s no right or wrong
- Use the tips in each section to encourage conversation and learning
- Repeat activities often – familiar play builds mastery
Why Download From Shichida Australia?
At Shichida Australia, we specialise in whole-brain early learning programs for children from 6 months to 9 years. Our classes combine fun, proven activities with cognitive, social, and emotional development strategies – and sensory play is a big part of what we do.
By downloading this guide, you’ll get a taste of the activities and philosophy that make our program so effective.
Download Your Free Activities For Sensory Play Guide Now
Ready to start? Simply click below to download your free “Activities for Sensory Play” PDF and bring the joy of hands-on sensory learning into your home!
Maximise Your Child’s Learning Potential with Shichida!
Want to see the magic of learning through play in action? Join a Shichida trial class and experience how our sensory play techniques can support your child’s early development. Whether it’s critical thinking, fine motor skills, or creative thinking, our classes make learning fun and effective for any age – starting from 6 months old.
At Shichida Australia, we use the world-renowned Shichida Method, a holistic, research-backed program designed to nurture the whole brain. Each class is filled with age-appropriate games, memory training, and sensory activities that help children build focus, confidence, and problem-solving abilities.
Parents love Shichida because our program delivers lasting skills that go far beyond the classroom, setting children up for academic success and emotional resilience. With over 60 years of proven results worldwide, you can feel confident you’re giving your child an extraordinary start in life.
Book a trial class today and give your child the best start on their learning journey!
