Innovation in Designing Interactive Game-Based Tactile Carpets for Sensory and Motor Stimulation in Early Childhood

Elvira Khori Ulni, Effran Zudeta, Amalia Husna

2025

Abstract

Early childhood is at a crucial stage of sensorimotor development, where learning occurs through direct experiences such as touching, feeling, seeing, and moving. Therefore, learning media that can stimulate multiple senses simultaneously is necessary to make information easier to understand and enjoy. One appropriate medium for this need is a tactile carpet, an interactive carpet with a variety of textures and surfaces specifically designed for children to explore. Tactile carpets not only provide sensory stimulation but can also be linked to the introduction of various animals. Each area of the carpet has a different texture, and in each area, relevant animals are introduced. Through this exploration, children not only learn to recognize various types of textures but also connect sensory information with real-life concepts about animals and their environment. Tactile carpets are linked to a game of finding animals among the many toys scattered on the carpet's surface. This activity simultaneously develops motor skills, tactile sensitivity, imagination, and naturally enriches children's vocabulary. Using the 5W + 1H approach, this tactile carpet was developed as a fun and educational play-learning medium. The design process involved observations, interviews, and handson testing with children to ensure the rug was safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. The tactile, animal-themed rug is expected to be an effective learning tool for children, helping them understand the world around them through fun, meaningful, and active exploration.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ulni E., Zudeta E. and Husna A. (2025). Innovation in Designing Interactive Game-Based Tactile Carpets for Sensory and Motor Stimulation in Early Childhood. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE; ISBN 978-989-758-788-7, SciTePress, pages 169-176. DOI: 10.5220/0014069300004935

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icece25,
author={Elvira Khori Ulni and Effran Zudeta and Amalia Husna},
title={Innovation in Designing Interactive Game-Based Tactile Carpets for Sensory and Motor Stimulation in Early Childhood},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE},
year={2025},
pages={169-176},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014069300004935},
isbn={978-989-758-788-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE
TI - Innovation in Designing Interactive Game-Based Tactile Carpets for Sensory and Motor Stimulation in Early Childhood
SN - 978-989-758-788-7
AU - Ulni E.
AU - Zudeta E.
AU - Husna A.
PY - 2025
SP - 169
EP - 176
DO - 10.5220/0014069300004935
PB - SciTePress