Tactile Perception (sometimes referred to as touch perception) is the brain’s ability to understand (perceive) what the hands are feeling.
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 Eyes
Added Aug 14 · Ages 3+Acorn StamperTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+11 moreYou'll need: Beans · Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Leaves · Markers · Q-Tips · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint
Added Aug 1 · Ages 3+Pop the WrapTactile PerceptionEye-Hand CoordinationHand DexterityPincer GraspYou'll need: Bubble Wrap · Dice
Added Jul 13 · Ages 3+Paper Roll CaterpillarTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Felt · Finger Paint · Glue · Paint Brush · Paper Roll · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes
Added May 20 · Ages 3+Decorated Bead BoxTactile PerceptionFine Motor ControlFinger StrengthHand Dexterity+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Paint Brush · Plastic Container · Tweezers
Added May 15 · Ages 3+Bean MosaicTactile PerceptionDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+8 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Buttons · Construction Paper · Glue · Markers · Pom-poms · Tweezers
Added Mar 16 · Ages 3 to 5Paper Bag FishTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Cotton Balls · Crayons · Glue · Markers · Newspaper · Paint Brush · Paper Bag · Ribbon · Scissors · Sponge · Tempera Paint · Wiggle Eyes · Yarn
Added Mar 9 · Ages 3+Balance the BeansTactile PerceptionBalanceEye-Hand CoordinationMotor PlanningYou'll need: Beans · Container · Masking Tape · Spoon
Added Feb 22 · Ages 3 to 5Marshmallow StamperTactile PerceptionCrossing MidlinePincer GraspVisual MotorYou'll need: Construction Paper · Foam Sheets · Paper Plate · Tempera Paint
Added Feb 21 · Ages 3+Pom pom BirdTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+2 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Glue · Pom-poms · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Added Feb 16 · Ages 3+Motor SpiderTactile PerceptionBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Egg Carton · Paint Brush · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · Tempera PaintWhile 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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