Now that your little one is getting more mobile, a whole new world of exploration opens up to them! While this means more childproofing is necessary to keep the environment a safe play space, it also means your toddler’s mind is seeking out opportunities to learn and experience new things. Having fun and engaging all the senses in play is one of the best ways to help your child develop, all while making wonderful memories. How sensory stimulation promotes your toddler’s development Sensory stimulation is crucial to your toddler’s development. Before they have a firm grasp on language, babies and …Read more  »

During the first year of life, babies are learning more than ever! This is a period of extraordinary growth and development, with your little one just beginning to inquire and understand the world around them. Sensory learning experiences can make a big difference in helping your child develop the skills they need. By engaging with sensory classes, babies can explore a range of new ideas and capabilities that will continue to support their ongoing learning journey. What can sensory classes offer for your one-year-old? Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect. Boosting Cognitive Development Sensory play …Read more  »

Newborn sensory classes offer valuable growth and development opportunities, even for the littlest learners. By enrolling your child in a sensory class as a newborn, you can support them to develop a wide range of important life skills, all within a fun and child-centred environment. This provides a meaningful foundation for your child’s ongoing learning journey. What are the benefits of sensory classes for newborns, and are these classes right for you and your little one? Read on to learn more. Supporting Brain Development Sensory experiences play an important role in facilitating early cognitive development. Research shows that sensory stimuli …Read more  »

Are you worried your toddler isn’t ready for a sensory class? It’s not unusual for parents to feel their child hasn’t developed the social skills needed to participate in a group setting. They avoid fun and enriching activities for fear that they’ll be judged for perceived ‘bad behaviour.’  But nothing could be further from the truth! Parents keen to improve a toddler’s social skills are not only welcome at our sensory classes but enthusiastically encouraged to attend. At Making Rainbows, we know that the areas of your toddler’s brain responsible for impulse control, empathy, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking are still …Read more  »

Between the ages of 3-9 months, your baby's development happens very quickly – and it’s usually quite entertaining to watch as their personality develops. From improving mobility to the first toothy peg and all the adorable babbling, there's a lot to enjoy about this stage.  Your baby is on a learning sprint – and as their primary carer, you play a vital role in encouraging their development.  How Your Baby is Developing Your baby's brain is developing rapidly during this time, and everyday sensory experiences all help shape the way they learn. Everything your baby sees, hears, touches, smells, and …Read more  »