Sensory Wall

Your Child Will Learn

Creative stimulation for touch sensory experience

Here’s What to Do

1. Gather a combination of soft and textured objects like balloons, fabric, balls of yarn, sand paper, and bubble wrap.
2. Tape the objects to a wall in your baby’s play area.
3. Make sure the objects are low enough for your baby to touch. 

Put PEER Into Action

PAUSE

• Hug your baby and get on eye-level with them for this activity

ENGAGE

• Smile and show enthusiasm as your baby interact with the sensory wall
• Point to and say the names of the objects

ENCOURAGE

• Mimic how your baby interacts with the objects 

REFLECT

• Was your baby able to interact through touch during this activity?

Not Quite Ready

Your baby may wander and not show interest in the sensory wall, so choose objects that will capture their attention

Ready for More

As Your Child Masters This Skill

They will independently touch, stare, and pat the objects with their hands

Time to Complete

5 minute intervals

Materials Needed

Soft and textured objects that are safe for infant touch, tape