A
tactile child is one that likes to
learn things by touching, by doing. She likes the
feel of things in her fingers, against her
skin. She likes to
hold hands. She likes to be
hugged. She
needs touch. Such a child will be lost without it, so don't deny it to her. Tactile
children tend to be more
sensitive than others. Touch is very important to her.
A tactile child will do better going down for a nap or down to bed at night with something soft and cuddly to hold on to, like a blanket or a favorite stuffed animal. It's soothing to rub her hands over the surface. Such a child also tends to prefer the touch and read books that have the various textures in them. So consider one of those as a bedtime type story. (Do let her touch!) Also such a child will be calmed with soothing strokes to her back or her hair.
If you pay attention to your child, you will know what she needs. Tactile children need touch.