#257: Should We Still Use Food in Sensory Play? | Dear Carla

<p>After 34 years in the field, one educator has seen a lot of trends come and go, including the shift away from using food like rice, beans and pasta in sensory play.</p><p>But with a growing understanding of sensory needs and regulation, is it time to reconsider? Or are there bigger questions about food, resources and respect that should still guide practice?</p><p>In this Dear Carla episode, Carla responds to “Frustrated Foodie” and digs into food in sensory play, the rabbit hole of deciding which resources are okay to use, and why the better question might be: Why this material, for these children, at this moment?</p><p><strong>ASK CARLA</strong></p><p>Have a question? <a href="https://airtable.com/appCYy96iDfoYqLtQ/pagF00Oui7TEHSQ7j/form"><u>Ask here</u></a></p><p><strong>SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW</strong></p><p>If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week!</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH CARLA</strong></p><p><strong>Email Newsletter:</strong> ⁠⁠<a href="https://early-learning-foundations.kit.com/b0fcdc38a5"><u>Click Here⁠</u></a><u> </u></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="http://elfoundations.com"> </a><a href="http://carlatheece.com"><u>carlatheece.com</u></a></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlatheece"><u>@carlatheece</u></a></p><p><br></p>