Tactile Arts and Crafts

Art can be accessible for all children! Learn how to create tactile art and tactile crafts for kids with sensory impairments.

Colorful paper shapes on a white background.

Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment

Using Origami to Teach Blind and Low-Vision Students Basic Shapes

If, like me, you have wondered why it is important for young students to learn about shapes, here are just a few reasons. Teaching shapes in early education provides children...

DIY Cat Pencil Holder Craft

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Cat Pencil Holder Craft

Get organized for back-to-school with this adorable Cat Pencil Holder Craft. All you need is an empty can and some basic craft supplies.

Bouncy pencil topper craft

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Bouncy Pencil Topper Craft

Pencil toppers make writing more fun. This Bouncy Pencil Topper Craft is perfect for students needing extra tactile input.

Two kids playing with kinetic sand.

Cooking and Kitchen Play, Tactile Arts and Crafts

9 Best Edible Art Projects for Blind Kids

Crafts can easily be adapted to use edible materials so that tasting is both okay and encouraged.

A little girl creating tactile art with beads and clay.

Tactile Arts and Crafts

6 Tips to Make Art Projects Accessible For Blind Kids

Art is considered a visual activity, but by using varied textures and focusing on three-dimensional projects, touch can become the primary focus of the art.

A child tracing their hand with blue paint.

Tactile Arts and Crafts

11 Surprising Benefits of Art for Blind Children

Tactile art is the perfect way to introduce your blind child to artistic expression, and there are multiple surprising benefits as well!

Valentine’s Day Q-tip Painting Activity

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Valentine’s Day Q-tip Painting Activity

This adorable Valentine’s Day Q-tip Painting Activity is perfect for little hands. Conversations hearts and Q-tip flowers make this tree extra special!

Valentine's Gingerbread House Craft

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Valentine’s Gingerbread House Craft

Gingerbread houses aren’t just for Christmas! This adorable Valentine’s Gingerbread House craft is the perfect activity for a wintery day!

Close up of a hanging paper snowflake.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Hanging Paper Snowflakes

When the weather turns frosty, have fun indoors with these Hanging Paper Snowflakes. You’ll turn your living room into a winter wonderland!

Three tactile alphabet cookies spelling B O G

Play, Sensory Activities, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Tactile Alphabet Cookies Using Sugar Cookie Playdough

Learning the alphabet can be fun with these tactile alphabet cookies. Try out this educational activity using homemade sugar cookie playdough.

Family working on origami together.

Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment

10 Ways To Help Your Blind or Visually Impaired Child Get Started With Origami

Find tips for parents on introducing and getting started with origami with their children who are blind or visually impaired.

DIY gratitude fridge magnets

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Gratitude Fridge Magnets Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun way to encourage gratitude in your home? This gratitude fridge magnet craft is not only adorable but also easy to make.

Bible memory verse bracelets

Tactile Arts and Crafts

Bible Memory Verse Bracelets

Do you want to help your child memorize scripture verses? These Bible memory verse bracelets are simple and effective.

Three affirmation keychains.

Parenting, Play, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Affirmation Backpack Buddy Keychains

These affirmation backpack buddy keychains are adorable and easy to make. Give your child a little encouragement with this simple craft as they head to school.

Three finished painted peg dolls.

Play, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Peg Doll Painting for Kids

This peg doll painting activity will delight children of all ages. Peg dolls are simple to paint and can be used for a variety of educational activities.