Texture Board Touch and Walk

Sandpaper (fine grit — not too rough for little feet)

Bubble wrap

Faux fur fabric

Corrugated cardboard

Aluminum foil

A sponge

A large piece of cardboard for the base

Tape or glue

Cut squares of each material — about 8x8 inches each.

Tape or glue each square onto a long cardboard strip, creating a textured path.

Lay the path on the floor in a hallway or open space.

Take off your toddler's shoes and socks — bare feet are essential.

Hold your toddler's hand and walk together, stepping on each texture.

Stop on each square and describe the feeling: "This one's bumpy! This one's squishy! Pop pop pop!"

Walk it again and let your toddler take the lead. Watch which ones they stomp on or skip.

Use fine-grit sandpaper only — coarse sandpaper is too rough for tender feet.

Bubble wrap is always the crowd favorite. Expect lots of happy stomping.

Secure everything flat with strong tape so nothing slides or bunches when stepped on.

Try this path with hands too — crawling across the texture board gives a completely different sensory experience.

You can add wet textures (damp sponge, a tray of finger paint) at the end for a grand finale.