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Type: Crafts
Skills: Language & Literacy,
Play & Creativity
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In this activity you'll learn how to create a texture box out of an ordinary cardboard shoe-box. Texture boxes are a way to present your child with an object that they can explore at his or her own pace. By putting different textures on the box, kids can explore the box until they find a texture - or a few different textures - they want to discover at length.
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What We Learn |
Language skills
Cause & effect
Tactile development
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Supply List |
Shoebox
Cotton balls
Feathers
Popsicle sticks
Felt
Velvet
Pieces of fabric
Glue
Cellophane
Clear packing tape
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How-To |
Start with a box that's around the size of a shoebox so that it's more manageable for younger children.
Next, gather some materials that have different textures that can be pasted onto the box. You can use things like cotton balls, feathers, Popsicle sticks and fabric remnants, such as velvet, satin, felt, etc. There really is no limit as to what you can use to provide the different textures.
Once you've gathered the objects with different textures glue them onto different sides of the box. Make sure to use a strong adhesive to prevent any items from falling or breaking off. Since this activity is geared toward younger children, make sure that all materials are non-toxic and do not provide a choking hazard. Once everything is pasted on, introduce the box to your children and let them explore at their own pace.
This is a child-driven activity, so kids shouldn't be forced to play with the box in any particular way. You can even introduce items such as balls or building blocks placed inside the box to expand the activity. But remember that children should be given the opportunity to go at their own pace and play with the texture box however they like.
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