What type of play is playing with water?
Here are some key benefits of water play in an EYFS setting explained in further detail: Sensory Exploration and Cognitive Development: Water play is a form of sensory play; making it inherently sensory-rich, providing tactile experiences that stimulate cognitive growth. For adults, wet sensory play can serve as a form of relaxation, stress relief, and creative expression. It can involve activities such as aqua yoga, watercolor painting, or simply immersing oneself in a water-based environment to promote overall well-being and sensory stimulation.
What is water play for adults?
Wet sensory play can involve activities such as playing with water tables, splashing in puddles, experimenting with watercolor painting, or engaging in water-based experiments. Whether indoors or outdoors, find a contained space, pour some water into it, then place tools like cups, buckets, containers, and toys into the water. Now your children have a water sensory play space to splash and submerge, scoop and pour, and invent stories that develop their creative imaginations!
What is adult sensory play?
Sensory activities help adults feel calm, focused, and connected by engaging the senses—touch, smell, sight, sound, and movement—to provide relief and awareness. For instance, for those experiencing anxiety or high stress, activities like lavender playdough or weighted blankets create a sense of security. Types of Sensory Activities: Touch-based (sand, weighted blankets), auditory (white noise, drumming), and scent-based (essential oils, aromatherapy) improve relaxation and focus. DIY Sensory Tools: Create stress balls, weighted lap pads, or sensory bottles for self-regulation.