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Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Play- Play Dough Kits 

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Sensory Processing Disorder Sensory Play- Play Dough Kits 

Jeanette Loftus 

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Sensory Play dough kits are such a fun sensory tactile activity and they have so many benefits for children too!!

Children learn the most when they are playing. Sensory play dough kits are a fantastic sensory tool for tactile sensory input. Your child will be having so much fun and filling their sensory diet at the same time.

Sensory play helps children develop their sensory skills. When a child participates in a sensory activity it stimulates their senses. Sensory play dough kits provide different textures, colors and scents too. They are an excellent multi-sensory tool for children.

Sensory play activities provide a child with a therapeutic calming affect because they enjoy kneading, rolling the play dough and squishing it because it can be so soothing for them.

Sensory play dough kits provide a sensory experience for children. These kits come with different types of play dough. Some kits come with scented playdough and some come with glitter playdough.

Sometimes the sensory dough kits come with come with tools for children to use with their sensory dough too.
Sensory play dough kits are sometimes themed for children to explore different categories. Some dough kits are nature kits, space kits, dinosaur kits, princess kits or holiday themed kits.
Benefits Of Sensory Play Dough
Fine/gross motor skills
Cognitive development
Hand-eye coordination
Exploring with all senses
Supports self-regulation
Sensory play dough kits are suitable for most children with different sensory needs. You can include sensory dough kits in your child's daily sensory diet routine. Dough kits can be used when at home or at school too.
Play dough kits are a great fine motor activity for children. Your child can develop other skills too from playing with sensory dough kits. 
These sensory kits can be taken with you on the go as part of your child's sensory calming kit. 
You can purchase sensory play dough kits online or some parents create their own sensory kits themselves for their children.  
There are many types of tactile sensory play for children. Some children and parents prefer sensory bins and other children prefer sensory bottles but some parents love sensory play dough kits. 

Benefits of Sensory Play Dough Kits
1. Self-regulation
2. Calming 
3. Fine motor development
4. Promotes creativity 
5. Sensory development 
6. Educational 
7. Social skills
8. Cognitive skills
9. Hand-eye coordination
10. Bilateral coordination
11. Life skills 
12. Encourages imagination
13. Gross motor development
14. Tactile defensiveness sensory activity
15. Learning skills
16. Focus and concentration 
17. Increase socialization skills
18. Proprioceptive deep pressure 
19. Language development
20. Pinch grasp 
21. Brain development
22. Hand strengthening 
23. Problem solving skills 
24. Sensory exploration
25. Counting and sorting skills
26.  Mindful relaxation 
27. Confidence builder 
28. Emotional development
29. Encourages independence 
30. Sooths stress and anxiety 
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DISCLAIMER: I am not an Occupational Therapist. I am an adult who has Sensory Processing Disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists gives you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for suggestions and informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different needs. Please always consult with a professional. Amazon offers a small commission on products sold through their affiliate links on my website.  Each of your purchases through links on my website for Amazon affiliation links or sponsored links support me but no additional cost to you so thank you. I appreciate it so much!