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Exploring the environment through touch can provide many learning experiences.Jean Evans gets stuck in. Children cannot resist touching things. Finding out how things feel is one of the ways in which they begin to make sense of their world. As children explore with their hands, they discover not only new and pleasurable sensations, but also some they dislike. When planning such experiences, remember to consider any allergies children might have before presenting them with any new materials.

Children cannot resist touching things. Finding out how things feel is one of the ways in which they begin to make sense of their world. As children explore with their hands, they discover not only new and pleasurable sensations, but also some they dislike. When planning such experiences, remember to consider any allergies children might have before presenting them with any new materials.

Finer feelings

* Encourage children to focus on the sense of touch, by hiding objects with interesting textures in feely boxes or bags. Invite them to take turns to put a hand inside and try to describe what the object feels like. Extend their vocabulary by suggesting new words to support their descriptions.

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