Sensor 27. Fabric Box
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SENSORIAL-MOTOR ALBUM

27. FABRIC BOX


MATERIAL:

8 pieces of fabric of the same size (14 cm.) and if possible, of the same color:

2 pieces of silks

2 pieces of cotton

2 pieces off linen

2 pieces of wool

PRESENTATION:

1. Bring the box to the rug.

2. Take the materials out and mix them.

3. Close the box and put them away.

4. Tell the child that "I am going to show you how to match the fabrics."

5. Close eyes, take one fabric on your dominate hand and use another hand to feel the other fabrics.

6. If find a matching one, put them together on the side.

7. Continue doing the same activity.

8. Mix the materials and let the child do it.

POINT OF INTEREST:

The moment of forming a pair.

CONTROL OF ERROR:

If they do not feel the same (or look the same).

DIRECT AIM:

Tactile discrimination of texture.

INDIRECT AIM:

Introduction to art; textile design.

AGE:

4 years.

LANGUAGE:

Names of the materials of the fabrics.

NOTE:

Later, a set can be put together with synthetic fabrics: nylon, dacron, etc.


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