Have you noticed how naturally your child is drawn to different textures, colours, water play or exploring tiny details?
Sensory Mini is a development programme created for children aged 1–3 and their parents. Learning happens naturally through play, exploration and engaging all the senses.
Each session takes children into a new and exciting world. Together, we explore nature, farm animals, insects, marine life, pond creatures and much more. Each theme comes to life through rich sensory play environments where children can touch, pour, sort, explore and experiment at their own pace.
We believe that young children learn best when they have the opportunity to experience, experiment and discover things for themselves.
Our sensory development programme is designed to support children’s natural development through play, movement and a wide variety of sensory experiences. The programme is based on current understanding of sensory processing and is inspired by the principles of Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI®) – active participation, learning through play, offering an appropriate level of challenge and adapting activities to each child’s developmental needs.
Creative therapist Alissa Kiinvald has contributed her professional knowledge and expertise to the development of the programme.
Why choose Sensory Mini?
Throughout the programme, we support children’s natural development by encouraging:
meaningful exploration through different senses;
fine motor development and practical hand skills;
language development and vocabulary building;
attention and concentration;
logical thinking and making connections;
creativity and problem-solving skills;
natural curiosity and the joy of discovery.
At the same time, parents gain practical knowledge and simple ideas for supporting their child’s development at home.
What do we do during the sessions?
Each session includes:
rich sensory play areas;
a variety of natural and engaging materials, such as coloured rice, sand, chia seeds, agar-agar, water and other interesting textures;
opportunities to explore nature, animals and plants;
vocabulary-building activities using real objects and picture cards;
child-led exploration and discovery;
calm, meaningful quality time together with a parent.
All activities are age-appropriate, and the instructor supports each child according to their individual development, interests and needs.
Who is the programme for?
The programme is designed for children aged 1–3 together with a parent or caregiver.
No previous experience is required.
Why is sensory play important?
Sensory play is much more than simply having fun.
When a child touches, pours, mixes, sorts, smells and explores, their brain is constantly processing information and building new connections. These hands-on experiences support the development of language, thinking, coordination, concentration and problem-solving skills.
Young children learn about the world through direct experience. Our role is to create a safe, inspiring and developmentally supportive environment where children can explore at their own pace and experience the joy of discovery.
Programme Information
Age: 1–3 years
Session length: 60 minutes, once a week
Group size: Small group, maximum 8 children
Participation: Child together with a parent or caregiver
Programme duration: One academic year, with enrolment by semester (autumn or spring semester).
This structure gives children time to become familiar with the environment, develop a sense of security and benefit from a consistent environment that supports their development over time.
Our Instructor
Liise-Charlotte Kangur
Liise-Charlotte works as a childcare provider and continuously develops her knowledge in the field of child development and supporting young children.
She spent many years living in Scotland, where she also studied, giving her extensive experience of living, learning and communicating in an English-speaking environment.
In her work with children, Liise-Charlotte considers it especially important to recognise each child as an individual, build a secure and trusting relationship and create an environment where children can learn naturally through play, exploration and hands-on experiences.
She has completed several courses in creative and therapeutic approaches to working with young children and applies this knowledge in her everyday work.
Education and additional training:
Sensorimotor Play webinar – Alissa Kiinvald
Creative Therapeutic Approaches for Children Aged 1–6 – Alissa Kiinvald
Supporting Creativity in Children Aged 2–6 – Alissa Kiinvald
Programme Fee
Monthly fee: €89
Upon registration, the first month’s programme fee (September or January) is paid. After that, payment is made monthly throughout the semester.
The monthly fee reserves your child’s place in the group. The fee remains the same each month regardless of whether there are four or five sessions during that month.
Sessions do not take place on public holidays or during school holidays, and the monthly fee is not reduced accordingly.
Additional Benefits for Programme Families
By joining the programme, your family also becomes part of the Monte Lapsed community and receives a number of additional benefits.
Free Open Play
From autumn onwards, all programme members can attend Monte Lapsed open play sessions free of charge.
Bring a Friend
Would you like to come and play together with a friend? You are very welcome!
As long as at least one family is enrolled in one of our programmes, their friend can join an open play session at the regular price of €16.
Community Morning
Once during the academic year, we organise a special community morning for programme families – a relaxed opportunity to play, spend time together and meet other families with similar values.
Special Benefits for Programme Members
Families participating in our programmes also receive:
40% discount on Monte Lapsed online courses;
access to our private Facebook community group exclusively for programme families, where we share useful information, partner discounts and special offers.
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