How many actually do sensory games?

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I’m talking full fledged put toys in jello, colored ice cubes, strainer filled with pipe cleaners sensory games. I’ll be honest I’ve never really gone to that extent (even as a stahm) and I’m feeling a little guilty I don’t put more effort into play time . 
Guess I thought regular play time was enough 😶

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No . I’m a sahm always have been and we don’t do that kind of sensory play 🤷🏻‍♀️ never have. My kids are 12 9 and 1 and I can tell you based on my oldest two not doing these activities didn’t hurt them one bit. I’ve always allowed my kids to do sensory in their own way. We explore our surroundings it’s the funnest and easier way for a baby to learn 🤷🏻‍♀️ I ofcourse always San abc 123 and such things but babies learned ways before people started thinking these sensory sessions where needed lol

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I live for this lol. I may love it all more than my son does. 🤣 we have a ton of fun and it's always something new. He gets bored with his same toys everyday so I love adding new things for him to play with and look at. It also breaks up the day and allows me to do something different. 
I'm a big fan.

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I think kids experience sensory things in every day life and there is no need to provide some extra stimulation so long as they are involved in creative play regularly and are allowed to safely explore their surroundings. I'm no expert, but it doesn't seem like having kids do something they wouldnt encounter in the real world (like stuff in jello?!) would make or break their ability to experience the world around them.

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I love these kinds of activities being a pediatric occupational therapist - but of course do whatever works for you. With that being said, make sure you encourage fine motor development when you play! With the introduction of tablets and smart phones, many children have less chances for hand strengthening and then have issues when starting school.

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Occupational therapist here. Those ideas are good and beneficial but aren’t necessary to do all the time. There are plenty of other things you can do. Examples- when my daughter gets avocado or oatmeal etc all over her hands, I don’t wipe it off right away. Let them get a little uncomfortable from it. A simple walk to the park can provide sensory input- the swings and slide are great vestibular input. Climbing is great proprioceptive input. Laying on their bellies to play a board game, wheel barrow walks, bear hugs too. Flipping them upside down (not excessively of course). I could go on and on but it’s important to do these things while they’re young to help prevent sensory processing issues down the road!

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Definitely on the weekend! During the week, it looks more like a bucket of water with some ice cubes or a few toys that float and a few that sink, or a plastic bag with a few drops of 2 different colors of paint to see how they mix together.

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Maybe a few times a week we do these kind of things. My daughter absolutely loves it. Santa brought a messy play tray along with lots of different tweezers, scoops, rollers etc.  and we've been doing sensory activities more now.

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Occasionally when my 10 yr old was a baby but not often. He’s in advance classes now so in my case it didn’t matter.

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Um, I usually give the kiddos a tub of water on the kitchen floor and dump some toys and measuring cups in it once a week while I scrub the edges of said floor. I finally bought some food coloring to make play dough (last time my son was totally uninterested, but I think my daughter might like it...which will make him want to play, too). Does that count?

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I have a few home made toys like that. A container full of beans, sensory bottles with glitter, orbeez in a bowl, a container with a slit in the top that she puts big buttons in(fine motor). Havent done anything too messy or crazy though.

How many actually do sensory games?

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