Floor Squares

Age: Infant

Equipment: Floor squares with different textures, tape

Space requirements: Small space

Activity description:

  • Tape floor square with different textures to the ground for children to move to and explore.
  • Examples include carpet swatches, pieces of felt, wash cloths, artificial grass, plastic placemats and different types of fabric.

Skill development:

  • Physical skills: reaching, crawling; eye-hand coordination
  • Non-physical skills: self-discovery; creative play
Posted in 0-18 months (Infant), E-L, Equipment required, Small space

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