Traditionally, sensory bins have been used to help get kids with sensory needs used to textures they might experience in day-to-day life. However, sensory bins can be a fun form of play for any child, ...

Standing at a table in Edgewood Junior High School’s new design lab on a recent Thursday, students stretched slime between their hands. A table over, a student carefully cut fabric squares. Another ...

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Fidget toys can help children and adults with anxiety, ADHD and other stress-related triggers. Here's how to make your own fidget toys at home. Hedy Phillips CNET Contributor Hedy Phillips is a ...

Sensory exploration is a big part of teaching children about the world: what it offers, how to navigate it safely, and how to appreciate its vast beauty. Sensory toys offer different smells, sights, ...

Many dogs thrive on mental stimulation and enrichment. It’s a necessity for some intelligent breeds — otherwise, they’ll ...

Senses are how we engage with the world around us. And for kids, who are frankly pretty new to being in the world at all, sensory engagement is important for cognitive development — whether they’re ...