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Sand and Water Play to Enhance Motor and Sensory Development fine motor skills sand and water play tactile Jun 10, 2025

Sand and Water Play to Enhance Motor and Sensory Development

Welcome to Summer! Using sand and water in play activities is highly beneficial for enhancing different areas of development in young children. Here are some key ways in which exploring in sand and water can support motor and sensory deve...

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