This stage of your baby's development is an exciting one, but it's also exhausting as they become more mobile and set off to explore the world around them. You might spend your day chasing a baby, but that doesn't mean you can let up on providing sensory stimulation to aid their learning development.  The good news is that babies are incredibly receptive to learning at this age because they love fun, whether it's a game of clapping hands or exploring a toy chest. This is where their observational skills develop and their memory power increases.  Your Baby's Brain Between the …Read more  »

Your baby was born, quite literally, ready for sensory play. Their development begins while they're in the womb, using their senses to understand the world. And when they're born, they can already recognise your smell and voice.  In fact, sensory stimulation is the key to healthy brain development. Before they can understand language, babies learn about the world around them via their senses. So everything they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell is creating important connections in their brains.  How Sensory Stimulation Promotes Baby’s Development In the first three months of your baby’s life, their senses are developing rapidly as …Read more  »

Behind those little eyes, there’s a brain firing on all cylinders!  From birth, your baby’s mind is working overtime to perceive and understand the world around them. It’s a big and very complex task.  Your baby uses all their senses to develop a unified and coherent understanding of the world around them.  The act of using those senses triggers brain development in a host of vital ways.  Let’s deep dive into how baby sensory classes give your child the very best start in life! What’s going on in your newborn’s brain? There’s plenty of scientific evidence that your newborn’s brain …Read more  »

Wondering what all the buzz about baby and toddler sensory activities is? You’re not alone! Parents want the best start for their little ones and the evidence shows that engaging a child’s senses in a fun and meaningful way plays a very important role in brain development. Read on to discover more about toddler and baby sensory activities, the benefits of sensory play, and how Making Rainbows sensory classes can give your child a strong foundation for lifelong learning. What is Sensory Play? Sensory play is any hands-on activity that stimulates the five senses. This immersive play encourages babies and …Read more  »

Messy play, also known as sensory play, is all about using your tiny tot’s five senses. In the process of touching all kinds of materials and textures, your child’s brain develops and creativity sparks. It helps their fine motor skills and self-expression grow. And when toddlers enjoy messy play in a group – or with a parent - they also stretch their social muscles. So yes, while it might seem like your child is just making a mess, they are actively training their brain. It’s a necessary part of their development! So, let’s dive into some fun messy play ideas. …Read more  »