Sensory play is any activity that stimulates a child's sense of touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing. It is an essential part of a child's development and creativity. However, parents need to make peace with the fact that sensory play is usually messy - and that's a good thing! In this lively episode, learn all about helping children investigate, create, discover, and develop through gloriously messy activities. We also understand that all of that mess needs to be cleaned up eventually, so this episode also includes a segment on cleaning tips that are safe for kids, pets, and the environment!