Tactile Pattern Pairs

The Tactile Pattern Pairs by Blue Ribbon is a hands-on matching game designed to support sensory development and early cognitive skills in young learners. This engaging wooden set includes 20 tactile disks, each featuring a distinct raised pattern for children to explore and match by touch. Packed in a convenient drawstring canvas bag, the set is ideal for sensory tables, small group activities or individual learning stations.

Designed for children aged 18 months and up, this resource encourages sensory exploration, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving through tactile recognition. As children trace the different textures with their fingers and search for pairs, they build foundational skills that support more advanced learning in literacy, maths, and design thinking.

Educational Benefits:

• Stimulates sensory development by engaging the sense of touch through textured patterns
• Supports fine motor development and hand-eye coordination through tracing and manipulation
• Promotes visual and tactile memory as children recall and match pairs
• Encourages early problem-solving and logical thinking through trial and comparison

Classroom Ideas:

• Sensory Exploration: Invite children to describe and compare textures using sensory language
• Pattern Matching Game: Lay out all disks for pair-matching challenges to reinforce visual memory
• Group Activity: Encourage small group collaboration to match disks as a team
• Mystery Match: Place disks in a fabric bag and have children identify textures by feel alone

Safety & Information:

• Age Recommendation: 18+ months
• Dimensions: 7 (L) x 1 (H) x 7 (W) cm (each disk)
• Set includes 20 wooden disks (10 matching pairs)
• Crafted from high-quality, non-toxic wood with smooth edges
• Includes a drawstring canvas bag for easy storage and classroom portability