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At SensoryEdge our focus is to educate, inform, and inspire each person caring for children to be and do their very best. It is not always easy and sometimes we don't take action (or we take the wrong action) because of a lack of understanding the real issues. We hope that the conversations that occur here will help in some small way better the lives of children, their families, and the professionals who work with them. We are always looking for valuable contributions to our site so if you are interested in becoming a contributor contact us.

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Finding the Perfect Educational and Entertaining Toys for Toddlers

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Finding toys that both educate and entertain the infamously short attention span of a toddler can sometimes seem hard to find. Toddlers love experimenting. You can stimulate your child’s mind for “what if” with a […]

Early Readers: Give them the Gift of the Written Word

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One of the greatest gifts that a parent can bestow on their children is a love of reading. How much your child enjoys reading will affect their entire life. If your child associates reading with […]

Children Need to Play Outdoors

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It’s easy to see why so many children wind up not playing outdoors on a frequent basis. In many households the parents work and the kids go to school or day care until they are […]

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A Parent’s Frustration at Finding Educational Toys

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The Power of Play: Choosing the Right Toys for Growing Minds You might not think much about it now, but when you become a parent, you’ll realize something important: not all toys are the same. […]

Traffic Signs Teach Safety Through Play

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One of the most powerful ways for children to absorb knowledge is through play. Young minds thrive on repetition, and games that let kids engage with the same concepts over and over, especially with friends help cement lessons for life

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Stepping Up Like a Big Kid

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Although he may not be potty trained yet and he may not be able to do a lot of things for himself, small children are very eager to help. If you’re picking up toys, don’t look at it as a chore you have to do by yourself.

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Small Trampolines for Young Children

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If you aren’t lucky enough to live in a place where the weather is great so your kids can go outside and play all year round, you can let them keep getting exercise even when […]

Getting A Leg Up with a Kids Steps Stool

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First your child begins to toddle, and then before you know it, your little guy or girl is going to be reaching up to the counters all of the time. Perhaps they will want to […]

Letting Their Creative Side Shine with an Easel

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In the vibrant world of early childhood education, one simple yet powerful tool stands tall – quite literally. The humble easel, a staple in many preschools and kindergartens, offers far more than just a surface for finger painting. Let’s explore the myriad benefits that easels bring to early learning environments.

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Sweet Slumber Fun!

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You must remember those times from your childhood when you were either invited to the house of a friend for a slumber party. Perhaps you even liked to set up camp in your living room […]