Sensory & Messy Play in Adelaide
EMPOWER. PLAY. THRIVE
Our sensory play experiences are designed to encourage creativity, exploration, and learning through play.
Empowered Play offers exciting and engaging messy play sessions for children 6 months to 6 years in McLaren Vale, Adelaide.
We also offer a range of products to support your baby or toddler with their sensory play experience. They are designed to engage little ones in hands-on learning experiences.
Welcome to Empowered Play....
McLaren Vale, Adelaide
At Empowered Play, we believe that play is a core foundation for connection and learning. We want to inspire you to create a slow and intentional childhood that allows for parents and children to connect and relax through simple play experiences.
Let's build some core memories and focus on your child's development all while having FUN! From language development to motor development to cognitive development to emotional regulation (this one is for you too!) our offerings are jam packed with play based learning for all of your baby sensory and toddler needs!
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of play while nurture yourself and your child through simple daily practices? Check out The Play Portal - our exclusive online resource designed to empower parents to PLAY with tips, easy play ideas, sensory play recipes, tools to seamlessly integrate play into your daily routines while supporting you with meditations and guided daily practices.
Explore our range of sensory play products, including taste-safe bases like playdough, fizz, sensory mixes, and thoughtfully curated sensory play kits that make setting up engaging play activities effortless.
Or if you want to experience the sensory play magic in person without any hassle, join one of our monthly messy play sessions! Perfect for little ones 6 months to 6 years to explore, learn and create in a supportive and inspiring environment. These sessions bring play to life while connecting you with other mums in the community.
Empowered Play is here every step of the way to achieve our mission of getting play into more hands and homes easily, effortlessly and simply ✨
Our Sensory Play Sessions
As you arrive at our stunning location in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia, you will enter a private room that will enlighten your senses immediately with essential oils, soft music and the sight of our sensory tray theme for the week.
Our sessions are free flowing and unstructured as that is when children learn best! Follow the lead of your child throughout the hour and a half block.
Why Sensory Play?
Sensory play is more than just fun—it's a key part of a child’s development. Engaging with textures like playdough, fizz, and sensory mixes stimulates their senses and encourages growth in several areas.
Here’s how:
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Cognitive Development: Sensory play helps children understand cause-and-effect, solve problems, and develop critical thinking skills.
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Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating small objects strengthens the muscles in the hands, improving coordination for tasks like writing and dressing.
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Language Growth: As kids describe their actions, they build vocabulary and improve communication skills.
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Emotional Regulation: Sensory play offers a calming outlet, helping kids manage stress and anxiety.
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Creativity: Open-ended play encourages imagination and builds confidence in making decisions.
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Social Skills: Playing together fosters cooperation, sharing, and teamwork.
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Sensory Integration: Regular exposure to varied textures helps children, especially those with sensory challenges, process sensations better.
At Empowered Play, our sensory bases are designed to inspire learning, creativity, and emotional growth. Discover our taste-safe, non-toxic products and sessions to help your child thrive through play!
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Sensory Play Products
Throughout the sessions, parents have explained the struggles that they have playing with their kids at home so let me introduce you to The Play Portal!
Here to help you bring more play into your days without the stress. Let’s make it simple to connect with your kids through play, so you can embrace motherhood with confidence and intentionality.
Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Over 50 simple play ideas, you can set up in minutes (no fancy supplies required) and more added each month.
✨ Guidance with fostering independent play and play-based learning, so every moment helps your child grow.
✨ Sensory play recipes, inspiration and tips tailored to busy mums who crave calm and creativity.
✨ Meditations, daily rituals and decluttering tips for mums to overcome the overwhelm of motherhood and completely embrace these chaotic years.
This is a resource that nurtures you and your child as I've been there before! Read more below.
What Our Parents Say...
"Jasper loved his sensory play today. Look at this gorgeous set up 😍.
This mama is so lovely go give her a follow and join her sessions"
Mel R, Parent
"We had a great morning.
Both of the girls loved the sensory play by Empowered Play!"
Aly of Sweets, Parent
"We love our Empowered Play sessions!
Jodi is so passionate about what she does and goes above and beyond every week for the children."