Sensorial Exploration

A child is curious and in need of sensorial exploration. As our toddlers are able to move about freely, they are now at the sensitive stage of the senses as they want to explore through the inner guidance of their own intelligences. At Northfields International School in our Montessori class we give toddlers an opportunity to use all their senses not just on sight and hearing. We use the whole school building as a classroom bringing nature into the love of learning for the toddler. Sometimes you will see us outside doing our activities and exploring with nature by using our senses to learn. We are here to direct our toddlers and give them opportunity to explore and learn on their own with our guidance. As adults we slow down our pace and follow the child.  Some Sensorial Activities include:

• Identifying our primary colours
• Identifying our facial features and body parts
• Exploring our tactile sense through different tactile exploration
• Going for nature walks
• Building with the pink tower and broad stair
• Listening to different sounds