2.5y–4.2y10 minArtFree playFamily time
Texture Touch & Cheek Check
Guide the adult to support your child to notice and enjoy different textures safely, using fingers and cheeks to explore properties and respond with calm, descriptive language.
What you'll need
Essentials
- 3–6 safe texture items (e.g., soft cloth, kitchen sponge, aluminium foil, cardboard, bubble wrap, a smooth plastic lid)
- a tray, table, or clean floor space
Nice to have
- a small mirror (for funny cheek faces)
- a clean scarf or tea towel (to hide-and-reveal items)
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneDescribes object propertiesMind· 2.5y–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneSorts Objects by AttributeMind· 2.3y–3.2y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneGroups category membersMind· 2y–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneCreates sounds by banging, shaking, tapping or blowing.Mind· 7mo–10mo· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneCan select and use activities and resources with help.Heart· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Support children’s responses to different textures, e.g. touching sections of a texture display with their fingers, or feeling it with their cheeks to get a sense of different properties.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)