sensory play

The magic of messy and sensory play

A toddler exploring water play at Twinnie Greenwich

Why water, sand and sensory play are so valuable for babies and toddlers.

Learning through the senses

Babies and toddlers learn by touching, pouring, squeezing and splashing. Sensory play turns everyday materials into discoveries.

Early maths and science

Filling and emptying containers introduces ideas like full, empty, more and less, long before children meet them in school.

Language grows too

As children play, our staff introduce new words such as wet, bumpy and slippery, building vocabulary naturally.

Yes, it gets messy

We keep spare clothes ready and follow good hygiene routines, so children can explore freely.

Looking for a nursery near you? Visit Twinnie Day Nursery Belvedere (Belvedere, Erith, Abbey Wood and Bexley) or Twinnie Day Nursery Greenwich (Greenwich, Deptford and Blackheath) to book a visit.

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