Chunky Tactile Matching Set of 2

Engage hands, minds and senses with the Guidecraft Chunky Tactile Matching - Set of 2, a beautifully crafted duo designed to support tactile exploration, fine motor development and visual-matching skills in children aged 3 years and up. This set includes two interactive and durable wooden activities, Guidecraft Tactile Matching Maze (GC5079) and Guidecraft Tactile Search and Match (GC5077) - ideal for early years classrooms and home learning environments.

These resources promote essential developmental skills through sensory play and problem-solving. Children explore a variety of textures such as plush, ridged and smooth surfaces, while matching them visually and by touch. The chunky pieces are perfectly sized for small hands, allowing for confident manipulation and safe handling during independent or guided activities. Both boards are designed for repeated, hands-on learning and offer varied ways to challenge young learners with open-ended tasks, structured pattern recognition, and tactile discovery.

Kit includes:

• Guidecraft Tactile Matching Maze (GC5079), Features 5 smooth-sanded circular sliders attached to the board
• Guidecraft Tactile Search and Match (GC5077), Features a sturdy wooden puzzle board with matching slots

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens fine motor coordination through grasping, sliding and placing pieces
• Builds tactile discrimination and sensory processing skills
• Encourages cognitive development through patterning and matching
• Promotes independent exploration and problem-solving confidence

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Texture Talk: Have children describe each texture as they match it, building vocabulary
• Blindfold Challenge: Encourage learners to identify pieces by touch only
• Maze Race: Time students as they guide the pieces to the matching square
• Pattern Creation: Let children rearrange textures to invent their own matching challenges

Product Details:

• Age suitability: 3+ years
• Made from child-safe, smooth-sanded wood
• Textured components securely fixed or easy to grasp for safe, tactile learning