Playing with scarves is a very fun sensory activity that engages your little one and optimizes their development.
In infancy, scarves can be used as a sensory material with the parent holding the scarves or the scarves hanging out of reach from a baby gym. Note that in Canada, safety regulations state that infants should not engage with materials (scarves, silks, etc) longer than 22 cm or a loop exceeding 44 cm around.
As the child grows, they will begin to use them for movement and then eventually as part of their pretend play.
There are many benefits to playing with scarves:
- Enhance sensory-motor skills - explore texture, looking at the bright colours, tracking the movement of the scarf with the eyes
- Develops fine motor skills - throwing the scarf back and forth, grasping the scarf
- Creates bonding time
- Encourages self-regulation skills
- Builds focus, concentration and patience
- Encourages gross motor skills - dancing and movement
- Playing peek-a-boo helps to enhance the understanding of object permanence (understanding that an object still exists even if it can't be seen)
- Develops the sensorimotor systems as children move the scarves in all different directions
- Encourages open-ended, imaginative play
This set of 6 scarves are made from nylon and includes the primary and secondary colours.
Dimensions: Approximately 27" x 27"
Safety rated for children 3 years
Adult Supervision is Required.
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