Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense Classes Will Celebrate Multi-Generational Play This Grandparents Day

With Grandparents Day approaching this weekend (Sunday 5 October, 2025) WOW World Group is shining a spotlight on the important yet often overlooked role grandparents play in the lives of young children – and how sensory play can provide a joyful bridge between generations.

Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense classes, part of WOW World Group’s award-winning programmes, welcome parents, grandparents, and carers alike. While the classes are primarily designed to nurture early development in babies and children under five, they also create a space where families can come together, connect, and share in the wonder of discovery.

Recent research confirms the long-lasting benefits of these intergenerational relationships. Studies from Clemson University’s Institute for Engaged Aging show that close grandparent-grandchild bonds not only enrich early childhood but can still be a positive influence well into adulthood – shaping emotional resilience, social adjustment, and even moral development.

And it’s not only the children who benefits. The positive effects on older adults are equally profound, with evidence linking regular interaction with younger generations to improved cognitive function, reduced anxiety, and a greater sense of purpose.

Dr Lin Day, founder of Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, explains why grandparents’ involvement matters.

“Grandparents often bring a special kind of magic into a child’s life. Their stories, songs, and simple play moments can spark curiosity and build confidence in ways that stay with children for years,” she said. “Sensory play gives grandparents the chance to connect in a hands-on, joyful way, creating bonds that are as important for emotional wellbeing as they are for learning and development.”

This Grandparents Day, WOW World Group is encouraging families to bring grandparents along to classes, whether it’s to shake maracas, blow bubbles, or simply share in a cuddle on the play mats. These moments create treasured memories while giving babies a rich variety of sensory experiences that support learning and social growth.

For many families, having grandparents attend Baby Sensory or Toddler Sense is a highlight. It allows them to play an active role in their grandchild’s early years, while giving parents a chance to see their loved ones bond across generations in meaningful ways.

As families gather to celebrate Grandparents Day, WOW World Group is inviting grandparents everywhere to embrace the joy of sensory play – an experience that nurtures not only the youngest members of the family, but also the hearts and minds of the older generations!

For more information about WOW World Group, visit: www.wowworldgroup.com

For information about Baby Sensory visit: https://www.babysensory.com

For mor information about Toddler Sense visit: https://www.toddlersense.com