Sensory Patches

Sensory Patches

Sensory patches are super simple, quick and cheap to prep and offer loads of options for games and sensory learning. As pictured, we used a heavy quality orange felt for the base rectangle cards. Then we searched the fabric tote and Dabby's tool box for materials with varying surface textures. By making two of each, it increases the number of games you can play using these patches alone.

O was very intrigued by the stack when she woke up from nap.

She explored them on her own before we introduced some games.

We brushed our fingers along each surface, while talking about adjectives like smooth, bumpy, rough and soft.

We scratched the surface with our nails for a different kind of sensory experience.

I picked up one patch and asked O to find the matching patch.

Dabby laid out three patches and asked O to find the patch that was different.

Then Dabby and I played a game of Memory by flipping the patches over;)

EXPAND ON SENSORY PATCHES

Memory Game; The more patches made, the more tricky it will be to remember their place. Keep in mind, you will need to sew approx same size patch on each card, otherwise it will be easy to tell which ones match from the back.

Patterns: Introduce simple patterns. If you make more than two of each patch, you can create complicated patterns for older children

Blindfold: Place patches out on a table and blindfold the player. Have the player match the patches by feel only.