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Monday, December 19, 2011

Go-Togethers: $2 Touch Boards


Materials Needed:  somewhat matching floor sample tiles from Home Depot for your poor pitiful kitchen, Dollar Tree sandpaper pack, glue 

1.  Cut two pieces of each grade of sandpaper in the pack
2.  Place matching floor tiles together and glue matching grades of paper to them.
3.  Spread glue very evenly so they don't do this:   

  
4.  Allow to dry completely before taking picture for your website. (Duh)


To use the center:  Assemble in lined tray the matching tiles and a blindfold.  Note:  this center is easiest if you "sensitize" your fingers first.

1.  Ask the child to come over; you have something to show them.
2.  Turn the tiles to the backside and chose one of each pattern.
3.  Place them at the top of the tray in a straight line.
4.  Mix up remaining tiles and place them in a stack below.
5.  Cover or close your eyes.
6.  Pick up first tile at the top of the tray and feel it in a straight down motion, placing it in front of you.
7.  Feel squares from your stack in the same manner until you find one that feels the same.   
8.  Set the match aside and find the next tile at the top of the tray.
9.  Feel squares from the stack and find the match.
10.  Continue until all tiles are matched
11.  Remove blindfold and turn over squares to see if the floor samples match.
12.  Replace tiles on tray and mix up so that they will be fun for the next person.

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