Activity about the touch sense in early childhood development?

One activity to explore the sense of touch in early childhood development is a sensory bin activity.

Materials needed:
- A large plastic bin or container
- Various textured materials such as sand, rice, beans, cotton balls, feathers, fabric scraps, etc.
- Small toys or objects to hide in the bin
- Scoops, spoons, and containers for scooping and pouring

Instructions:
1. Fill the bin with a variety of textured materials, making sure to include both rough and smooth textures.
2. Hide small toys or objects within the materials for children to discover.
3. Encourage children to explore the textures using their hands and fingers. Ask them to describe how each material feels – is it rough, smooth, soft, hard, etc.
4. Provide scoops, spoons, and containers for children to scoop and pour the materials, further engaging their sense of touch.
5. Encourage children to use their sense of touch to find and identify the hidden objects within the bin.

Benefits:
- This activity helps children develop their sense of touch and tactile discrimination.
- It encourages sensory exploration and discovery.
- It promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- It provides a calming and soothing sensory experience for children.

Overall, this sensory bin activity is a fun and engaging way for children to explore and develop their sense of touch in early childhood development.