DESIGN ELEMENT
8. A number of areas designed to stimulate all the senses, including for example:
DESCRIPTION
A number of areas designed to stimulate all the senses, including for example:
Outdoor musical instruments
Water play areas, with pumps etc
Areas designed for stimulating the sense of touch – pumice, stones etc
Edible gardens and trees
A focus on making sure these areas are designed to cater to the needs and abilities of all members of our kura and community
PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF MECHANISM
To awaken all the senses in our kids and stimulate their brains for learning and improved emotional resilience
To provide for the wide ranging benefits linked to creating music
To provide quiet and calming areas for children experiencing stress – e.g. a child acting out disruptively, or a child feeling anxiety about a new situation (refer the body of research on sensory modulation – especially for treating anxiety and sensory disorders)
To build belonging in our kids and allow them to reference their own whakapapa