I’m Jessica! Late diagnosed with ADHD at 34 years old during the pandemic after an epic mental breakdown in my closet – it’s nice to meet you! I’ve chosen to utilize my hyper-focus abilities to do and learn some pretty cool things – hopefully one or some that can help you or your family.

Some of my themed bins for inspiration:

“Sensory play plays an important role in your child’s development from birth to early childhood.”

cleveland clinic, 2022

Sensory Play Benefits

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• Helps with language skills – By engaging the senses, your child will learn how to describe what they’re doing and how it feels, eventually using more descriptive words to communicate.
• Helps with fine motor skills – Through tactile play that focuses on building, pouring and mixing, your child builds on their ability to use small muscle groups and coordinate movements.
• Helps with gross motor skills – includes sitting, crawling, jumping and running; activities that use your child’s body’s large muscles in their arms, legs and core (stomach area).
• Helps with cognitive growth – With sensory play, your child is working on problem-solving skills. It encourages them to explore how to play and engage with different experiences as well as how to maneuver challenges they encounter.
• Has a calming effect – Sensory play can be used to help regulate your overall arousal level. You can use it to stimulate a child who might be a little sluggish. On the other end, sensory play can help a child who might have hyperactivity or trouble paying attention.