A touch and feel book is a creative way to engage kids sense of touch. This DIY project will provide an opportunity for kids to explore materials that are furry, scratchy and even spongy!
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Looking for an easy DIY project, that also has amazing play value? This simple sense-of-touch book is just what you need.
The book is easy to make with everyday supplies, and it’s a fun way to include a sensory experience in your child’s daily activities. You and the kids can make this little touchy feely book together.
Kids can help by exploring options to glue on the pages. They can plan the layout of the pages. They can squeeze glue from a bottle or spread with a glue stick.
This work supports fine motor play, and creative thinking.
Homemade toys are often some of the most interesting ones on the shelf, with amazing play value. Include the kids in this fun DIY project that can be used over and over for sensory play.
How to make a Touch and Feel Book
Materials for a DIY sensory book
- cardboard or card stock
- glue
- fabric and textured paper
- metal or plastic rings: I used a split key ring that I snipped in the middle with wire cutting pliers, allowing the key ring to fall into three individual rings.
Use whatever fabrics and papers you have on hand. Here are a few suggestions:
- sandpaper
- corrugated paper
- faux fur
- felt
- mesh
- foam sheets
- greeting cards with raised designs or glittery surfaces
Instructions for a DIY sensory book
1. Cut pages from cardboard or poster board approximately 5 in. (12.5 cm) square.
2. Hole punch the inside edges.
3. Cut out pieces of textured paper and fabric in a size slightly smaller than the pages. Glue to cardboard pages.
4. Insert rings to link the pages together. (affiliate links)
- Cutting the textured pieces slightly smaller than the book pages makes it easy to loop the rings through the holes.
A sense-of-touch book promotes observation and discussion.
Talk about the different textures as your preschooler plays.
Introduce words like scratchy, wiggly, spongy to support language skills.
- Does this feel scratchy or spongy?
- Are you wearing something that feels like this?
- Which texture is your favorite?
Keep this handy resource within easy reach so it can be used over and over again.
You’ll love that the book is easy to make and has awesome play value.
Explore the sense of touch with more activities:
Learning about the Sense of Touch with Sandpaper from Gift of Curiosity
Sense of Touch Mystery Bag from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
5 Games Exploring Touch from Childhood 101
Exploring the Sense of Touch with Braille Alphabet from The Preschool Toolbox
Touch and Feel Alphabet from No Time for Flash Cards
Sensory board on Pinterest
Sensory activities for the home or classroom