Hi-5 Season 13 Episode 29 Sensory Play

In this episode of Hi-5, the theme is all about sensory play. The Hi-5 team, consisting of Stevie, Ainsley, Mary, Dayen, and Shay, explore different ways that children can learn and have fun through their senses.

The episode opens with Stevie and Ainsley playing with bubbles. They blow bubbles of different sizes and colors, marveling at how the bubbles feel on their skin and how they pop when they touch them. As they play, they talk about how children can learn about cause and effect through sensory play.

Next, Mary and Shay take turns blindfolding each other and guiding each other around the Hi-5 performing stage. Mary talks about how blindfolding can help children learn to trust and communicate with others in a different way, and how it helps them to focus on their other senses.

Dayen then takes center stage, showing the viewers how to make homemade play dough. She mixes flour, salt, cream of tartar, and water, and talks about how the different textures and smells can engage children's senses. She encourages viewers to add different scents and colors to the dough for even more sensory fun.

After a quick break, Stevie is back with a game of "Guess What's In The Box". He has three different boxes, each with a surprise object inside. Ainsley and Mary take turns putting their hands in the boxes, feeling the objects, and guessing what they are. Stevie talks about how this game can help children develop their tactile sense and imagination.

Next, Shay presents a fun cooking segment, making "Rainbow Fruit Skewers" with different colored fruits. She talks about how sight, taste, and smell all play a part in how we experience food, and encourages children to try different fruits and flavors.

The episode closes with Dayen leading the Hi-5 team in a "Sensory Obstacle Course". She sets up different stations around the performing stage, each with a different sensory experience. The team crawls through a tunnel, steps on squishy foam mats, feels different textured fabrics, and smells sweet scents. Dayen talks about how sensory play can help children learn about their environment and engage all of their senses in a fun way.

Overall, this episode of Hi-5 is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about sensory play. The Hi-5 team provides lots of ideas for parents and caregivers to engage children's senses in creative ways, and encourages children to explore and learn through play.