Texture Hunt
About 30 minutes, outside, for ages 4 and under.
Where it works
Works in any outdoor space
Who it's for
ages 4 and under
Try this adventure now:
- something soft
- something rough
- something bumpy
- something smooth
- something cold
- something prickly
Today's Challenge
- 1.Which texture did you like touching best?
- 2.Was anything surprising to touch?
- 3.Could you find something that was two textures at once?
Quick Start: What you need
- 1Nothing at all. Just go outside and look.
The Goal
A simple touch-and-feel walk perfect for your littlest explorer.
How to start
- 1
No supplies needed. You can start from wherever you are.
- 2
Head outside and see how many you can find: something soft, something rough, something bumpy, something smooth.
- 3
Talk about what you are seeing. Start with "Which texture did you like touching best?"
- 4
Print the worksheet to check things off as you find them, and keep it afterwards.
Draw Your Favorite
Draw or scribble a picture of the texture you liked touching best.
Your fingertips are one of the most sensitive parts of your whole body.
If you want to push it further
- Try touching something with your eyes closed
- Find the softest thing in the whole yard
Print it and go
The worksheet has the checklist, the prompts, and a space to draw in. One page, ready for a bag or a glovebox.