Objective

By the end of this lesson, your 2-year-old will have explored different textures and created a tactile sensory masterpiece.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Shaving cream, finger paints, various textured fabrics (e.g., cotton balls, sandpaper), large paper or cardboard.

Prepare the work area by laying down protective coverings and having a damp cloth nearby for easy clean-up.

Activities

1. Shaving Cream Sensory Play: Let your child explore the fluffy texture of shaving cream by spreading it on a surface and making marks with their fingers.

2. Fabric Painting: Dip textured fabrics into finger paints and press them onto the paper to create interesting patterns and designs.

3. Texture Collage: Cut out different textured fabrics and glue them onto the paper to create a tactile collage.

Talking Points

• “Look at the fluffy shaving cream. Can you make squiggly lines with your fingers?”
• “Feel the bumpy fabric. Let's press it onto the paper and see what pattern it makes.”
• “Which fabric feels rough? Let's glue it down and make a textured collage together.”