Feel-a-Pair Memo Texture Pillows - Build Tactile Memory, Matching Skills, and Early Language
These soft, colourful texture pillows give children a hands-on way to develop tactile discrimination and sensory memory. Hidden inside the cloth bag, the pillows encourage children to reach in, feel each one carefully, and find the matching pair by touch alone. This activity strengthens concentration, fine motor control, and careful observation.
Perfect for both toddler and preschool environments, this material invites children to explore textures, compare similarities and differences, and build descriptive language in a playful, screen-free way. The activity works beautifully as sensorial shelf work or as a small-group matching game.
What children learn
- Tactile discrimination - identifying textures without visual cues
- Memory and matching - recalling how each pillow feels to find the pair
- Fine motor control - reaching in, grasping, and handling small objects
- Language development - describing textures such as soft, rough, smooth
- Concentration and problem-solving - checking if the match is correct
What’s included
- 20 texture pillows (2 of each texture)
- Soft drawstring bag for storage and tactile searching
- Pillow size: 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 cm)
- Made in Europe
Why educators love it
Teachers appreciate how this material supports sensorial goals, early matching, and language development. The hidden-search element makes it ideal for blindfold work, texture games, and Montessori extensions.
Why parents love it
Parents enjoy how intuitive and calming this activity is. Children love searching for the pairs, checking their matches, and repeating the game again and again — all while strengthening their sensory awareness.
Age: 2 - 6 years
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