The world of play!

Children are always learning while they play. It’s a great way for you to help their development while having fun together.

Children are always learning while they play. It’s a great way for you to help their development while having fun together.

To get you started, we’ve put together ideas, tips and resources to help you explore the world of sensory play.

Discover why each sense is so important to your VI child’s development and explore games, sensory play, songs, toys and more! You can also apply for our Early Years Sensory Discovery Pack which include specially selected items designed to complement our suggested activities.

Discover touch

Explore the tactile world through play!

Tactile discovery is so important for your vision impaired child. Our videos and play ideas will help get you started!

discover light

Light up playtime and learning

Light-up toys might not spring to mind when playing with a young VI child but there are so many benefits to explore!

Move and learn through sound

Discover all the ways you can incorporate sound into play with your child and all the amazing skills it will help them to develop.

movement and balance

Explore the vestibular sense

Use games and activities to promote the senses around movement and balance to support your visually impaired child’s development.

discover smell

Bring scented play to life

Don’t underestimate the sense of smell! Find out how to introduce smell and its positive associations into play with your child.

Taste and smell go hand-in-hand

Edible and taste safe play is the perfect way to explore and develop the sense of taste with your vision impaired toddler!

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