Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
Play items that focus on sensory development can assist children to explore their world, and have freedom of expression and imagination. Sensory play elements can also help to develop social skills through interaction, cooperation and mutual goal-setting.

  • Playing in sand

  • Smelling flowers in the sensory garden

  • Exploring the natural environment

  • Playing with the vibrating rock

  • Water play tables promote interaction

  • Spinning flowers

  • Sand play areas can be fun for all ages

  • Artificial garden

    Spinning flowers in the garden are fun, stimulating and encourage gross motor skills, while testing children's visual (rotating patterns) and hearing (roarer) responsiveness.

  • Sand and water play tables

    The sand and water play area is where children can interact, experiment and play with tactile materials (sand and water). Tables and play elements were designed at two heights to enable all users to interact together, especially those in wheelchairs and younger children.

  • Vibrating rock

    The vibrating rock is a stimulating device that heightens tactile awareness through vibration. It is easily operated via a low pressure activation push button.

  • Sensory garden

    A living interactive garden designed to stimulate the senses, particularly touch and smell.