Gems
A collection of play items for little hands.
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Sensory Play
- Definition: Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child’s senses – touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste.It helps children interact with and make sense of the world that surrounds them.
- Goal: Exploration without the overwhelm.
Quiet Time
- Definition: Play items, tools designed for independent, “deep focus” play that allows a child to calm their mind and work solo.
- Goal: To build the child’s stamina for independent problem-solving and emotional self-regulation.
Low Mess
- Definition: Creative play that satisfies the urge to build, draw, and color—without the stains or long cleanup.
- Goal: To provide the child with the freedom to create and experiment without interruption or fear of “making a mess.”
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