Suitable for parents of infants and toddlers aged 0–3 years

Part of the Promotion and Development of Theatre for Infants and Toddlers Plan – CUTE Fest series.

Lecture 1: The Benefits of Sensory Play and Exploration in Early Childhood

Highlights

• The importance and benefits of sensory play and exploration in early childhood.
• How to use sensory experiences to guide and expand a child's curiosity and interests.

About the Lecture

Sensory play covers a wide range of areas, such as free sensory play within a set framework, sensory tables or bins, treasure baskets, and heuristic play. It also includes children's participation in fragmented activities like arts and crafts, painting, dancing, outdoor play, and exploring light.

Participants will learn about the importance and benefits of sensory play and exploration in early childhood through practical lectures and learning environments. The session will cover factors influencing how sensory play is implemented and the perspectives of both children and parents. Parents and early childhood educators can use open-ended activities and hands-on sensory exploration to guide and expand children's curiosity and interests. Children interact with their environment through their senses, and these interactions initiate the learning process. Through sensory play and exploration, educators and parents can ensure children's early learning is more meaningful and observe growth across multiple developmental domains.

Speaker: Nair Cardoso (Conducted in Cantonese)

• Holds a Bachelor's in Infant Education, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate in Education, specializing in sensory play in early childhood education.
• Currently the Director of Macau St. Joseph's International Nursery.
• Previously taught for many years at the Macau International School Kindergarten, with extensive experience in early childhood education.

Key Information

• Target Audience: Parents of infants and toddlers aged 0–3 years.
• Date & Time: November 10, 2024 (10:30 – 12:00).
• Location: Caritas Chon Ian Lok Family Integrated Service Centre (1st Floor, Kai Chuan Wan, 75-87 Rua de Manuel de Arriaga, Macau).
• Fee: MOP 50.
• Enquiries: Promotion and Development of Theatre for Infants and Toddlers Plan Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BigMouse.babies.

Organizers

• Organizer: Big Mouse Children's Theatre Troupe (大老鼠兒童戲劇團).
• Sponsor: Cultural Development Fund of the Macao SAR Government (澳門特別行政區政府文化發展基金).
• Venue Support: Chon Ian Lok Family Integrated Service Centre (泉仁樂家庭綜合服務中心), St. Joseph's International Nursery (聖若瑟國際托兒所).