Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Tactile Games

Here are some excellent tactile games.

Grades: PreK+

Learning Style: Visual, Tactile

Skill Development: 

Language- Learning how to identify the textures of Ruff's bones in words helps students expand their descriptive language abilities. 

Fine Motor- Grasping, exploring, and manipulating the different textured bones leads students to further develop their ability to use their fingers and hands purposefully and improve manual dexterity. 

Math- Ruff has 20 bones. How many does he have left if he hides 3 in his house? There are two bones outside and two bones inside Ruff's house. How many does he have in all? Early math games can prepare students for math success and Ruff and his bones are ready to play. - See more at: https://www.learningresources.com/product/ruff--39-s+house+teaching+tactile+set.do#sthash.wlPL4cqw.dpuf



Scratchy, slippery, silky or soft? Explore a whole bagful of textures!
  • Builds tactile discrimination skills and related vocabulary as children interact with each texture

  • Features 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs) for hands-on activities

  • Includes Activity Guide and drawstring bag that holds all components

  • Each textured pillow or patch measures approximately 2"-3", perfect for small hands

  • Grades PreK+