Children explore the world through play. Through exploratory play they learn about the world and the effect they can have on the environment. This type of play starts from very early in a child's life and is one of the first types of play they experience.
Exploratory play involves the child using all their Senses.
They will examine objects by looking, touching (with hands and mouths), listening and moving it to learn about how they can influence the world around them. This type of play would include sand, water and messy play.
From the first weeks of a babies life they begin to learn through explorative play.
It is important that babies have an opportunity to explore using all their senses.
GGC Staff are working on this area to bring you activity ideas for each of the senses.
Continue to encourage Explorative Play, as your child grows and develops the type of explorative play they engage in becomes more complex.
Why not look at some activity ideas
Please be aware that playdough (both shop bought and homemade) may contain wheat. Make sure you use a wheat free alternative if there is a known wheat allergy.
By exploring different movement experiences your child learns about the environment as well as how to make their body move.
See our Active/Energetic Play section for more information or look at our Physical Skills for Everyday Life for school age children.
