Tactile Sensory Path

Discover a different texture with every step

Turn everyday play into a hands-on sensory adventure with the Tactile Sensory Path. Eight interconnected cotton squares, each with a different filling, invite children to explore contrasting textures and weights through touch.

Lay out the colourful path for a supervised barefoot activity or explore each section with hands. Pause along the way to compare sensations, describe what you feel and discover favourite textures.

Eight squares, eight tactile experiences

Each cotton square contains a different filling, creating a varied sequence of tactile sensations. The fillings include gravel, large stones, small stones, glass granules, polystyrene, buttons, cherry pits and grape pits.

Explore how each section feels through the fabric and notice the differences in shape, texture and weight.

Ideas for tactile sensory play

• Explore the squares with hands before trying a barefoot activity.
• Move along the path at a comfortable pace, pausing to compare each section.
• Practise descriptive language by talking about the different sensations.
• Take turns choosing a favourite square and explaining what makes it different.

A versatile resource for sensory spaces

Use the Tactile Sensory Path at home, in a nursery, at school or during therapist-led activities. Its interconnected design keeps the eight sections together, ready for individual exploration or shared discovery.

Product specifications

• Includes: eight interconnected cotton squares.
• Square size: 28 × 28 cm.
• Total path length: 2.3 metres.
• Weight: 6 kg.
• Design: colourful squares with varied fillings, textures and weights.
• Fillings: gravel, large stones, small stones, glass granules, polystyrene, buttons, cherry pits and grape pits.

Care instructions

Handwash only, using a small amount of liquid detergent.

Supervised exploration

Use with adult supervision and follow the user's individual sensory preferences. Allow time to explore unfamiliar textures without pressure. Check the fabric and seams regularly, and stop using the path if any filling becomes exposed.