Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development: A Practical Resource

Sensory motor activities are essential for children to learn from their environment, and this revised edition provides a complete package of tried-and-tested activities for children, covering basic movements, interoception, sensory and body awareness, and early visual perceptual skills. It offers practical strategies for parents/carers and practitioners to link knowledge to practice and presents both familiar and novel activity ideas to support the child's development, sensory processing, and regulation levels.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 214 pages
\n Publication date: 08 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Sensory motor activities play a vital role in children's learning process, as they help them to connect with and understand their environment. This revised edition, bridging the gap between theory and practice, offers a comprehensive package of tried-and-tested sensory motor activities designed specifically for children. Covering basic movements, interoception, sensory and body awareness, and early visual perceptual skills, this book provides a comprehensive framework for developing children's sensory and motor abilities.

In the introductory chapter, the authors provide an overview of the sensory systems, emphasizing their importance in child development. They offer practical strategies for parents/carers and practitioners to link their knowledge to practice when communicating and engaging with children. The authors present a range of familiar and novel activity ideas, explaining how they stimulate the relevant sensory systems and contribute to the child's overall development, sensory processing, and regulation levels.

One notable addition to this edition is a greater emphasis on understanding the sensory systems and how they link to the activities. A brand new chapter on interoception further enhances the book's coverage of sensory integration and its role in promoting children's well-being. Revised recording methods, including Goal Attainment Scaling as an outcome tool, provide valuable tools for practitioners to measure and track children's progress.

The book also includes an expanded list of activities, catering to a wide range of developmental needs and interests. From simple sensory exploration activities to more complex movement sequences, these activities are designed to engage and challenge children, promoting their physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Whether you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, or practitioner, Sensory Motor Activities for Early Development, 2nd edition, is an essential text for anyone who uses sensory motor activities in a playful way to help the development of children with a range of needs. It will be valuable reading for those working with children who do not initiate movement, require help with their movement, need to refine their movement, need encouragement or motivation to engage in purposeful movements, or those who need activities to provide sensory stimulation.

By incorporating sensory motor activities into your practice, you can create a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes children's growth and development. This revised edition provides you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to make a positive impact on the lives of the children you work with.

\n Weight: 804g\n
Dimension: 219 x 294 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367281205\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n