Playing is an essential part of development and offers many benefits for both children and parents. It is not only a fun way to spend time, but also crucial for your child’s growth and well-being . It strengthens the parent-child relationship because playing allows you to spend quality time discovering things together. It provides a sense of trust and security, which makes your child more likely to want to step outside their comfort zone. Your child will experience their first social interactions with you as a safe base next to them, will work on their verbal and motor skills , and will be stimulated to try out new toys and materials.
Finally, this one-on-one time is also very valuable for your child's sleep . After a long day without their parents or just a busy day with little room for connection, a child really needs some quality time with their main caregivers. It gives them the chance to relax, feel heard, release built-up tension and recharge with some cuddles and closeness. A child definitely needs this and if this need cannot be met during the day, a child will come looking for that closeness and security at night.
Why are educational toys important?
Sensory play is a specific form of play that uses sensory experiences to stimulate children's development. Various materials are offered, such as sand and colored rice, in combination with matching toys and tools such as scoops, jars and pipettes. It is not only de-stimulating , but also very educational and therapeutic. Of course, it is also good for improving motor skills and coordination.
In addition, it has a calming effect and supports emotional regulation. Through sensory play, an individual (adults as well) is forced to get out of their head and really feel what they experience and then process it and give it a place. In addition, it can also help reduce anxiety and stress. It offers a safe way for children to express and regulate their emotions.
1. Sand and water: Helps develop tactile sense and provides a calming effect. Children can dig, pour and build, which stimulates their creativity.
4. Lightboxes: Use colored objects on a light box to stimulate visual senses and experiment with colors and patterns.
Sensory and educational play is therefore not only a fun activity, but also a valuable experience that contributes to the overall development of children . At BonoboBox and Lune little dreamers we offer a wide range of resp. sensory play kits and sensory toys that are designed to support and enrich these valuable play moments. Toys that we are happy to offer during our play moments.
Would you like to get started with educational toys and/or sensory play? Then Lune little dreamers and Bonobobox have a lot to offer you. We regularly organize play sessions where you can discover all these fun materials. Can't get enough of all that fun? Then take a look at our webshops . Are you interested in products from both of our webshops? Then send us an email and we will see if we can group the delivery or collection
Here are some useful sites:
Play session Seas Tervuren - Lune (lunelittledreamers.be)
Play session Sint-Joris-Weert (physiotherapy practice Maisin) – BonoboBox
Webshop Lune Little Dreamers (sensory play materials and route planners and more)