The Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center has inaugurated a sensory gym aimed at enriching play for young learners. Set to serve both center students and eventually the wider community, the gym emphasizes sensory play, vital for children with developmental challenges. Occupational therapist Cathy Reid notes its importance in enabling children to follow their sensory cues. Executive director Angela Terry highlights the gym as a significant advancement in their nearly 60 years of community service, illustrating their commitment to innovative educational practices that enhance sensory development and communication skills.
Sensory exploration and processing is huge, and we want to give these children lots of opportunities to explore them. Sensory integration focuses on following the children's lead and recognizing the cues they give.
Opening our sensory gym is a vital step forward, ensuring that our children benefit from enhanced sensory development and improved communication skills.
These gyms represent our ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in early childhood care. We are excited to see the positive impact they will have on the lives of our young learners.
The sensory gym is designed to provide students with diverse and educational play experiences, helping children explore their senses, build coordination, and develop critical thinking skills.
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