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Learning About Soft and Rough with Velcro

By Betty
August 1, 2017

1 Aug
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I’m always looking for different ways to mix sensory play with learning.  Texture provides a great sensory input that improves memory, and this Velcro activity is one of our favorites because the materials reinforce the concept.  Both sides of a Velcro are perfect for kids to feel the difference between rough and smooth and therefore truly comprehend the associated Chinese characters.Velcro activity

Important vocabulary:

  • 软 (ruǎn / soft)
  • 柔软的 (róuruǎn de / soft)
  • 粗 (cū / rough, coarse)
  • 粗糙 (cūcāo / rough, coarse)

Velcro activity

What you need:

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  1. Velcro dots
  2. Scissors
  3. Block character template (free download in simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese)
  4. Pen

Please note that I used Velcro tape as shown in the photos.  While Velcro tape is more cost-effective, it was a big pain to cut and cause adhesive buildup on the scissor.  If you prefer to use Velcro tape, I recommend cleaning the scissor with an adhesive remover.

Velcro activity

What to do:

  1. Print out templates on color paper to give contrast to Velcro
  2. Write 软 and 粗 on the template so child can see the normal appearance of the characters
  3. Tape soft pieces on 软 template
  4. Tape rough pieces on 粗 template
  5. Feel the contrast of both characters.
  6. For those who are learning how to write, you can add arrows to indicate 笔画 (bǐ huà / stroke order) and ask your child to use his or her finger to trace stroke in the correct order.

Here’s a video of my daughter tracing 软 following 笔画!

If you try this Velcro activity, let us know!  Leave a comment and don’t forget to tag a photo #ChalkAcademy on Instagram and Facebook. 

 


If your child likes sensory learning, I highly recommend the following Chinese activities:

  • Writing with Cotton
  • Pom Pom Color Matching activities
  • Writing 棉球 with Pom Poms

 

Happy learning, friends!

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About Betty

I'm a Chinese-American mom who is having fun teaching my children Mandarin Chinese while re-learning the language myself. I love coming up with creative, hands-on, and educational activities, and I hope these ideas help your children have fun learning Chinese!

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  1. Pearl says

    September 1, 2018 at 6:12 am

    Could you share how you make these block characters?

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Dr. Betty Choi CHALK Academy - 2

Hi! I’m Betty, a Chinese-American mom, believer, pediatrician, and writer.  I’m having fun learning Chinese with my children, and I love sharing multilingual resources and teaching tips!  I hope these ideas can help your family or school! Read More…

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