Tactile boxes

Instructions:

1. Find a box or storage container and divide it into many different sub-sections. If you can find an old printer’s wooden box, so much the better.

2. Fill the box with all sorts of textures such as:

Sandpaper Leaves Plastic Wood Sponge
Wire Nuts/bolts Rubber Leather Clay
Plasticine Rock Wool Sand Metal

3. Touch each object in turn and see if a certain type of tactile stimulation matches your mood, brings you comfort or helps to ground you in some way.

4. Use the tactile box as and when you feel the need.

5. If you recognise which types of textures/materials/fabrics best match your needs, you could start to carry them around with you.