It is important that children have opportunities to actively use their senses as they explore the world around them. Sensory information is passed from the body to the brain though the central nervous system and a series of physical responses are initiated. Sensory play is vital for brain development and for children to learn how to integrate and process sensory information. It reinforces the neural pathways important for more complex learning tasks, language development, social interactions, gross motor skills, and all types of future learning.