Tactile Perception (sometimes referred to as touch perception) is the brain’s ability to understand (perceive) what the hands are feeling.




Added May 4 · Ages 1 to 5Cardboard Box Texture TunnelTactile PerceptionBody AwarenessMotor PlanningYou'll need: Boxes · Cotton Balls · Fabric · Glue · Masking Tape · Scissors
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Balloon Treasure PeelTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Balloon · Basket · Cotton Balls · Masking Tape
Added Apr 6 · Ages 3+Foil Texture RubbingTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Buttons · Cardboard · Coins · Crayons · Glue · Leaves
Added Apr 3 · Ages 1 to 5Stocking Bean Bag RescueTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Bean Bag · Stockings
Added Mar 27 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Pancake Button PressTactile PerceptionFinger StrengthPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Buttons · Cardboard
Added Mar 14 · Ages 1 to 5Wet Tissue MosaicTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseFinger StrengthYou'll need: Dry Erase Board · Squirt Bottle · Tissue Paper · Water
Added Mar 8 · Ages 1 to 5Tape Rescue MissionTactile PerceptionBody AwarenessPincer ControlYou'll need: Masking Tape
Added Feb 22 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Plate StepTactile PerceptionBalanceProprioceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Paper Plate
Added Feb 18 · Ages 1 to 5Bubble Wrap PrintmakerTactile PerceptionFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Paint Brush · Paper · Tempera Paint
Added Feb 17 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Twig Nest BuilderTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Branches · Construction Paper · Feather · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Yarn
Added Feb 15 · Ages 3 to 5Foil Gem Treasure RescueTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UsePincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Aluminum Foil Pan · Beads · Ice Cube Tray · Scissors · Tweezers
Added Feb 11 · Ages 3+Bumpy Bubble Marble SlideTactile PerceptionDistal Finger ControlFinger IsolationYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Marbles · Masking TapeWhile these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Tactile Perception, we invite you to connect with us.
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