Why are the senses important in helping your child to learn?

For young children, the world must seem a very complex and strange place. They have very limited experiences and everything is new and potentially frightening. To change this fear into curiosity and excitement, children need to be helped to understand what is going on - what is possibly a threat and what is completely natural. This is where the senses come in as an invaluable aid. This is particularly true for children whose speech is limited when very young and who cannot express themselves clearly or understand other people’s explanations.