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Sensory, simplified.
Your one-stop hub for sense-ational play & learning resources.
Sensory play isn't just fun - it's foundational. Our senses help us investigate, explore and make sense of the world around us. Through resources that promote touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing, children are actively engaged in learning about the world and themselves. Sensory resources also encapsulate balance, movement, spatial awareness, calming, concentration and self-regulation, encouraging children to safely learn and develop. Find out more about sensory benefits and considerations in our FAQs below. This hub is your ultimate sensory go-to guide. Your one-stop, always-growing guide to all things sensory. Bookmark and return anytime for fresh ideas, resources and inspiration to support sensory learning.
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Sensory tube how-to activity videos
Explore the natural world and habitats with sensory tubes. From the coral gardens of the reef to the swirling ocean to plant-giving earth.
Sensory tray how-to activity videos
Get your hands ready for sensory play and lots of tabletop fun. These sensory tray activities combine tactile exploration with classification skills, literacy, fine motor dexterity and endless hours of play-based learning.
Colour Sorting Sensory Tray
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Literacy Sensory Tray
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First Nations Sensory Tray
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Nature Sensory Tray
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Sensory play for children. Why is it important?
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How we can help
We're passionate about helping you get the most out of your space. Speak to our experienced specialists to discover how we can support you in creating engaging sensory experiences. Connect with your local consultant via phone on 1800 251 497 or email sales@teaching.com.au.
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Why create a sensory-friendly learning environment?
When a child reaches out and touches, shakes, squeezes or feels a resource designed to engage their senses, something magical happens. Through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity, sensory play invites learning, active engagement and helps to build the brain’s nerve connections. Sensory resources also set a tone for a culture of inclusion and acceptance, with the power to soothe, calm, strengthen focus and regulate moods.
What are the roles of sensory resources at every life stage?
Babies - exploring senses:  For babies, sensory toys and play resources help them discover and develop their senses in a safe way. Think tactile and texture play, mirror play, music and sound exploration, soft books or black and white resources that stimulate vision and brain development without overstimulation.

Early childhood to school - stimulating sensory: In early childhood through to school, sensory resources play many roles. Sensory toys and play resources engage a young learner’s senses and promote cognitive, fine motor and gross motor skills, and support social and emotional learning. Think sensory games, liquid floor tiles, blocks, tubes, balls, stretchy slime, messy play and tactile activities.

Early childhood to school and beyond - calming, focus & self-regulating: Sensory resources also help children (and adults) manage sensory input, self-regulate and improve concentration, while helping educators to create a more inclusive learning environment. Think calming sensory, multisensory fidgets and manipulatives, visual support tools, light and dark dens, weighted resources, cushions and flexible seating.
What type of resources should I consider when setting up a sensory space?
It’s easy to build a sensory kit or a corner in your space. Here are a few types of resources to consider.

Sensory toys: Rattles, rings, stacking towers, sensory blocks, musical toys... designed to stimulate the senses and invite young ones to explore.

Visual & Auditory sensory: These resources support diverse learning styles and enhance classroom experiences.

Messy play: Embrace the mess! Think sensory bins filled with sand, feathers or slime, a mud kitchen or a tactile shape sorting kit.

Tactile sensory: From squishy balls to silky fabrics, there's something for every touch sensation.

Light, dark & colour play: Interactive light tables, fibre optics or glow-in-the-dark materials add a magical touch and create a sense of wonder.

Handheld fidgets: Multisensory fidgets and manipulatives help with different sensory needs. Children can pop or squish to help concentrate and learn.

Calming resources: From weighted blankets to sensory pods, calming sensory resources help children become more focused and self-regulated.

Sensory processing: Resources for sensory integration allow children to process information via their senses, organise it accordingly and respond to it appropriately.
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