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Narrator: Sensory development
is an important part

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of the learning process.

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Children need to explore
their surroundings and make

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meaningful connections using
all their senses:

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sight, smell, taste,
touch, and sound.

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They use those senses
to observe, classify and learn

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about the world around them.

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Danielle Kononen: We give
the children opportunities

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to engage in hands-on learning, where they can use their senses,

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where they can see things,
where they can taste,

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where they can use their sense of touch and hearing,

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in order to transfer it
into the real world.

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Ginger Watkins: Part of
the magic in kindergarten

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is the wonder,
and the excitement,

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and the inquiry that we have
as little scientists,

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from the very beginning.

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So learning how to make
sense of their world

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and be able to describe
and talk about what's happening

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in their environment
is a very big step

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in the learning process.

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Narrator: Parents can support their child's

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sensory development through active questioning

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and discussion about
their child's observations.

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In the family activities section on this page, you can find

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specific ways to support
your child's development

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of this skill at home.

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