Overview
The child matches pairs of fabric swatches by texture using touch alone, often with a blindfold. The fabric box contains pairs of different materials like silk, cotton, wool, linen, velvet, burlap. This refines the tactile sense after touch boards.
Objectives
What the child gains from this work
Match fabrics by texture with eyes closed. Refine discrimination of subtle texture differences. Develop light touch and descriptive vocabulary. Build concentration on tactile input. Prepare for stereognostic activities.
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