Teaching Tac Tiles - Tactile

Tactile learning is a bag full of fun with the engaging Teaching Tac Tiles! This sensory-rich set is designed to support early learners in developing tactile discrimination, shape recognition, fine motor skills, and early maths concepts through playful, hands-on exploration. Each of the 20 durable tiles features one of five familiar shapes - circle, square, triangle, rectangle, and hexagon-in one of four distinct textures: smooth, bumpy, ridged, and rough.

Children are encouraged to reach into the included bag and find matching shapes or textures using only their sense of touch, promoting sensory integration and critical thinking. For visual learners, the included activity cards provide guided learning opportunities in colour, pattern, and shape matching. This versatile resource is perfect for building foundational skills through both independent exploration and teacher-directed activities.

Includes: 20 tactile tiles in 5 shapes and 4 textures, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and storage bag

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens tactile discrimination and sensory awareness through texture identification
• Supports early shape recognition and categorisation using multi-sensory cues
• Encourages fine motor development through grasping, sorting, and manipulating tiles
• Promotes early maths and language skills such as matching, describing, and comparing
• Ideal for sensory stations, tactile exploration, and early mathematics learning

Classroom & play activity ideas:

• Set up a sensory bag challenge where children match shapes or textures without looking
• Use the activity cards for pattern-following and colour-matching tasks in small groups
• Encourage children to describe each texture to build descriptive vocabulary
• Pair tiles with drawing materials and have students create their own textured shape sets

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3+ years
• Measurements: Each tile measures approx. 5 cm in length
• Made from child-safe, durable plastic with textured surfaces for repeated classroom use
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