Squelch
Jean Evans
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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.
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