Webinar

Sensory Play: Science behind child wellbeing in playgrounds

Intrigued children participating in sensory play on a playground

Webinar details

Date

8 November

Time (ET)

1pm

Duration

60 minutes

Language

English

Credits

AIA, LA CES, IACET

Tag

Sensory play

Webinar description

What is sensory play? What is sensory cognition? How can it benefit children and cities in park playgrounds?

Join this webinar to have a look at the science behind sensory stimuli for children, and get guidelines for creating sensory play on an informed background.

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Presented by

Jeanette Fich Jespersen

Head of KOMPAN Play Institute

As head of KOMPAN Play Institute, Jeanette has over 20 years of experience in researching, developing, and advocating playground play. Jeanette has served on the scientific and organizing boards of several international conferences on child-friendly city planning. Jeanette has authored and co-authored numerous white papers and articles on the topics of inclusive and universal play design, and child development.

Head of the KOMPAN Play Institute Jeanette Fich Jespersen

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