Sensorimotor activities for children aged 0 to 4 in Paris

Between birth and 4 years of age, children develop their motor and sensory abilities at full speed. It is a period where each gesture, each sound, each texture has an immense importance. To support this development in the best conditions, Octopia offers an early learning space designed especially for toddlers.

Here are 5 ideal sensorimotor activities to help your child explore the world, safely, in a magical place located in Paris 17ème.

🍼 Why stimulate the senses and motor skills at an early age?

Sensory and motor experiences contribute to the construction of the brain. Manipulate, crawl, listen, touch... these repeated gestures allow the child to:

develop its coordination,

become aware of your body,

strengthen their confidence,

improve its autonomy.

A safe, gentle, and stimulating environment is essential to encourage stress-free exploration.

🌟 5 sensorimotor activities to discover at Octopia

1. The soft motor skills course

Soft modules, tunnels to explore, mini-slopes to cross... The course is suitable for toddlers, from the age of 6 months. It allows you to crawl, climb, roll or simply observe.

🧸 Accessible in the “Starfish” area, reserved for children aged 0 to 1.

2. Sensory rugs

Different textures, colors, shapes, materials: the sensory carpet stimulates touch and curiosity. It allows the baby to explore the world safely, lying on his stomach or sitting.

3. Musical awakening (Octomusic)

Sounds are essential for language development. Tambourines, maracas, xylophones: children discover rhythms, silences and listening in a joyful and caring environment.

🎵 Workshop available from 6 months. Reservation required.

4. Baby yoga (Miniyoga)

Gentle movements, accompanied by the parent's breathing, strengthen the emotional bond, ease tensions (digestion, sleep, etc.) and develop balance.

🧘 Offered in a weekly workshop. From 2-3 months.

5. Imitation games

From 18 months, children begin to imitate everyday actions: cooking, taking care of, telephoning... These games develop memory, language and understanding of the world. Our imitation cabin changes decor every 6 months. (veterinary office, fruit and vegetable shops,...)

📍 Octopia, a unique space in Paris 17ème

Located on Émile Allez Street, in the Ternes district, Octopia is a place designed to support children from birth to 8 years old, in a setting:

secure and clean (socks required, lockers at the entrance),

adapted by age group,

led by early childhood professionals.

🗓️ Schedules:

Tuesday & Thursday: 2 pm — 6:30pm

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:30am — 7:00pm

Sunday: 9:30am — 6 pm

🎟️ Playground rate for 2 hours a week: 27€ (1 child + 1 adult)

🎟️ 2-hour weekend playground rate: 29€ (1 child + 1 adult)

Booking recommended 👉 Octopia booking page

💬 Parent testimony

“My 9-month-old son loved exploring the sensory mats and crawling through the tunnel! The space is quiet, clean, and perfectly designed for babies. There are even sun loungers and swings specific to babies.”

— Inès, Parisian mom

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