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Activities to develop touch

Part of a parent's or carer's role is to make sure that activities are at the appropriate level for an individual child. Each baby or toddler will develop at their own rate, so take care that they are neither under-stimulated nor over-challenged. Experimenting, exploring, creating and communicating through the activity is more important than expecting the children to achieve an end goal - for example, finding the buried items on time in Treasure Pots.

Experimenting, exploring, creating and communicating through the activity is more important than expecting the children to achieve an end goal - for example, finding the buried items on time in Treasure Pots.

Texture Mat

* Chose a variety of fabrics like those shown in the photograph.

* Fabrics do not need to be the same size or shape.

* Ensure you select different textures and colours.

* Place all the small mats in a box or basket for your children to explore.

* Sit beside a child and choose a few pieces. Place them side by side, touch each piece and describe it. Invite the child to join in.

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