Sensory regulation
Mystery Texture Box
Ages 4–9 10 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Shoebox with a hand-sized opening | | | 2. Five or six objects with different textures |
Preparation: Cut an opening in the side of the box that is large enough for a hand, then place the objects inside without showing the child. How to Play | | 1. Put one hand through the opening in the box. | | | 2. Choose one object and try to identify it using touch only. | | | 3. Say what you think it is and explain why: is it soft, hard, or smooth? | | | 4. Take it out and check your guess together. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Cut an opening in the side of the box that is large enough for a hand, then place the objects inside without showing the child.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
Begin with three objects that feel very different from one another.
Make It More Challenging
Add objects with more similar textures, such as two different fabrics.
Skills Practiced
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