The Sensory Pin Art Board

The Sensory Pin Art Board is a captivating and interactive early childhood resource that encourages children to explore shape, form, and creativity through touch. This tool features soft, flexible pins encased within a clear frame that allows children to press their hands, toys, or objects against the surface to create 3D impressions, stimulating both sensory input and imaginative play.

Aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), this resource supports multiple learning outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
  Children use the pin art board to represent themselves or familiar objects, fostering self-expression and confidence in their capabilities.

• Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
  The tactile experience promotes sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing, offering a calming, hands-on activity particularly beneficial for children with additional needs or sensory processing differences.

• Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
  The tool invites inquiry, experimentation, and problem-solving as children explore different ways to create and manipulate patterns.

• Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
  Through collaborative play, children engage in conversations and share their creations, supporting language development and social interaction.

This inclusive resource is ideal for use in childcare centres and early learning environments. It can be particularly supportive for children with developmental delays, ASD, or sensory needs, allowing educators to foster a setting that respects and nurtures diverse learning styles and abilities.

Durable and easy to use, the Sensory Pin Art Board is a must-have addition to any inclusive early years classroom that values hands-on learning, creative expression, and inclusive practices grounded in the EYLF.