Preschool Portal Parent Tool

My Sensory Play Plan

Prepare a simple, safe activity that follows your child’s interests.

Child’s name Age Date

Sensory play can be simple. Choose a few child-safe materials and let your child explore without requiring a finished product.

Plan the activity

Our activity: Materials we will use: Where we will play: About how long:

Safety check

I will actively supervise the entire activity Materials are appropriate for my child’s age Small objects and choking hazards are not included I checked for allergies and skin sensitivities The play area is safe, stable, and easy to clean My child can stop or take a break at any time

How I can support play

Follow their lead

Watch first and join without taking over.

Add simple words

Try words such as soft, cold, scoop, pour, fast, and slow.

Accept “all done”

Children should never be forced to touch a material.

Expect some mess

Use a tray, towel, or washable surface when helpful.

Before we begin

Something I want to remember

Preschool Portal Parent Tool

What My Child Explored

Record what your child noticed, enjoyed, avoided, and communicated.

Child’s name Activity Date

There is no “right” way to explore. Your child may touch, watch, listen, move, talk, or decide not to participate.

Touch

Textures my child explored

Sight

Colors, shapes, or movement my child noticed

Sound

Sounds my child made or responded to

Movement

Ways my child moved their body

Words and communication

Words, sounds, signs, or gestures my child used: Something my child asked for or communicated:

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