NavParent Verdict Sensory play is how toddlers learn. Activities that engage touch, sight and smell build neural pathways that support language, concentration, and emotional regulation. The best sensory activities cost almost nothing and use what's already in your kitchen. You don't need a sensory table or specialty supplies. Sensory play stimulates a child's senses — touch, sight, smell, hearing, taste, and body awareness. Their brains are wired to process the world throug