{"id":394,"date":"2021-05-07T17:05:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T16:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aimdev.fusio.dev\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=394"},"modified":"2022-09-15T15:03:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T14:03:54","slug":"tactile-ball","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/ga\/resources\/tactile-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Tactile Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gdpr-ifbc-wrap\">\n<p>The tactile ball is a small, textured ball, which children can explore, examine, play, squeeze and roll.\u00a0Suitable for ages: 12 months+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please ensure that any water is expelled and the ball is fully dry before storing.\u00a0Each pack will contain one Tactile Ball.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Access &amp; Inclusion Model - Tactile Ball\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/wp\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=gdpr_iframe_blocker&amp;src=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OhuaFiFwEpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-gdpr-iframesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OhuaFiFwEpQ?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_open\" -->\r\n<div id=\"wrapping_DIV_open-block_609a9bfda26ed\" class=\"content-highlight\">\r\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key learning this resource may support:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A range of areas of\u00a0<strong>physical development\u00a0<\/strong>can be supported by the use of this ball including both fine and gross motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sensory elements of this ball encourage opportunities for\u00a0<strong>sensory development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social and emotional development\u00a0<\/strong>may be supported as the ball can act as a calming or fidget toy for individual children and can be used for cooperative play with peers or adults.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\r\n<!--#wrapping_DIV_close\" -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggested starting points for engagement:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Practitioners should firstly consider how this resource can be used to support children at their current levels and also offer a gentle extension to their learning as and where appropriate.<\/li><li>The ball could be used in a small group, to encourage social interaction as children roll or pass it to each other in a way that they like.<\/li><li>The practitioner may encourage children to explore the ball in their own way and follow their lead.<\/li><li>The ball could be used in the sand and water area to explore the patterns and reactions it causes.<\/li><li>An individual child may like to use the ball as a fidget toy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aim.gov.ie\/app\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tactile-Ball.pdf\">Download the Tactile Ball Activity Card (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tactile ball is a small, textured ball, which children can explore, examine, play, squeeze and roll.&nbsp;Suitable for ages: 12 months+ Please ensure that any water is expelled and the ball is fully dry before storing.&nbsp;Each pack will contain one Tactile Ball. 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