Fine Motor Skills
Activities like digging in the soil, planting seeds, or watering plants help children refine their fine motor skills through hand-eye coordination and grip strength.
Sensory play in a garden setting offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore and develop essential skills such as: Fine & Gross motor, Social and Creative & Imaginative Skills aswell as Cognitive Development and sensory Awareness while connecting with nature. The garden environment is naturally conducive to sensory experiences, providing a wide range of stimuli—textures, smells, sounds, and sights—that engage a child's senses in meaningful ways.
To create the space we installed Timber Picket Fencing and gates along the grass and edge of the playground...Then we added two new sleeper raised planters to go with the exisitng ones to provide more space and opportunities for hands-on learning about gardening with a bespoke Storage Shed near by that offers a charming, practical storage solution for all tools and supplies needed. Towards the back of the area, there is a willow dome, with a Curved Bench inside, to create a tranquil, imaginative retreat within the playground.
Activities like digging in the soil, planting seeds, or watering plants help children refine their fine motor skills through hand-eye coordination and grip strength.
Exposure to different sensory inputs like the sound of wind rustling through the trees, the scent of flowers, or the feel of soft moss helps children develop sensory awareness and regulate their responses to stimuli, promoting positive mental well-being.
A garden offers endless opportunities for imaginative play. Children can create their own mini-worlds with garden elements, invent stories, and explore different play scenarios, all of which stimulate their creativity and allow them to express themselves freely.
Activities like digging in the soil, planting seeds, or watering plants help children refine their fine motor skills through hand-eye coordination and grip strength. Larger tasks like running, climbing, or jumping on garden structures can strengthen gross motor skills.
