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




Added Nov 20 · Ages 1 to 5Squish Bag StompTactile PerceptionBalanceProprioceptionYou'll need: Masking Tape · Oats · Ziplock Bag
Added Jan 24 · Ages 1 to 5Sticky Wall RescueTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCore StrengthShoulder StrengthYou'll need: Masking Tape · Tissue Paper
Added Jun 21 · Ages 3 to 5Treasure Hunt Sensory BinTactile PerceptionFine Motor ControlProprioceptionVisual MotorYou'll need: Beans · Bowl · Coins · Rice · Sand · Tongs
Added Jun 16 · Ages 3 to 5Beach CupTactile PerceptionProprioceptionSequencingYou'll need: Bowl · Jar · Plastic Container · Spoon · Ziplock Bag
Added Jun 16 · Ages 3+Farmer’s MarketTactile PerceptionIdeationProprioceptionSelf Help (Feeding)+1 moreYou'll need: Fruit · Knife · Paper Plate
Added May 15 · Ages 3 to 5Pizza PartyTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthYou'll need: Buttons · Leaves · Playdough · Pom-poms · Tempera Paint
Added Apr 18 · Ages 3+Guess the ToyTactile PerceptionIdeationStereognosisVisual PerceptionYou'll need: Bean Bag · Blocks · Coins · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Tennis Ball
Added Nov 13 · Ages 3 to 5Fingerprint TurkeyTactile PerceptionFinger IsolationSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Crayons · Finger Paint · Glue · Markers · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Nov 10 · Ages 3+Catch the TurkeyTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added Oct 15 · Ages 1 to 5Fall Crunchy ArtTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseProprioceptionSensory ProcessingYou'll need: Construction Paper · Glue · Leaves · Markers
Added Oct 6 · Ages 3+Tactile BowlTactile PerceptionCuttingPincer GraspYou'll need: Balloon · Glue · Water · Yarn
Added Aug 18 · Ages 3 to 5Pincer PenguinTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseBody AwarenessHand Dexterity+4 moreYou'll need: Glue · Pom-poms · Wiggle EyesWhile 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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