Elf On The Shelf Sensory Series

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What Is Tactile Perception? Tactile perception is all the information from the skin including touch, pain, pressure and temperature going to the brain; and the brain’s ability to perceive what the hands or skin is feeling.

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Tips and Tricks Lay the elf down in the middle of the mess and gently move his arms and legs up and down to make marks like he was making a snow angel. This is a great exercise to incorporate both tactile senses and fine motor skills.

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Tips and Tricks Show the elf is getting ready to cook, but needs your child’s help as well.

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