A STORY-BASED, GRADUALLY ADVANCED SENSORY INTERACTIVE FABRIC BOOK SYSTEM BASED ON ANONYMOUS CHILDREN'S SONGS.

Abstract

The invention relates to an interactive fabric book system developed for use in early childhood education and special education. It incorporates crinkly textile layers, sensory padding elements, various tactile surfaces, safe chewing zones, story images applied to the fabric, removable textile figures, a pocketed play section, and an optional integrated sound module all within a single modular, washable, and durable textile-based system. It presents stories adapted from anonymous children's songs at basic, intermediate, and advanced developmental levels, and supports cognitive, language, sensory, motor, and social development by combining educational, sensory stimulation, and play functions.

Description

1 TARIFF 5 A STORY ADAPTED FROM ANONYMOUS CHILDREN'S SONGS GRADUATED SENSORY INTERACTIVE FABRIC BOOK SYSTEM 1. Technical Area The invention supports early childhood education, preschool education, special education, and sensory development. Educational materials, textile-based teaching tools, and interactive learning systems (Technical 10) It relates to the field. More specifically, the invention involves crinkly textile layers, sensory filling elements, Different tactile surfaces, safe chewing zones, story printed on the fabric. visuals, removable textile figures, play compartment with pockets and optional integrated It contains a sound module that can be adjusted within the same structure, for education, play and sensory stimulation. 15 modular and washable fabric-based products that perform their functions in an integrated manner. It relates to an interactive book system. The invention is particularly suitable for preschool children, starting from infancy, and for special needs children. to support cognitive, language, sensory, motor and social development in individuals with needs It has been improved and allows the same physical material to be used at different developmental stages. It also includes the layered story structure that provides. 20 2. State of the Art Educational materials used in children's early learning processes in general such as cardboard books, cloth books, quiet books, audiobooks, and various sensory books. It consists of toys. These materials support specific developmental areas. Together, they are mostly designed to perform a single function. 25 Traditional cloth books primarily provide tactile stimulation, allowing readers to experience different fabric textures. It allows for exploration by the child. However, these products have a story. integrity, content graded according to developmental stages, educational guidance, and The modular components that support symbolic play are not included together. In audiobooks, the primary goal is to provide auditory stimulation, while also incorporating tactile experiences and play-based elements. Learning remains limited. Furthermore, due to their electronic nature, these types of products... A significant portion of them are not washable, resulting in hygiene-related usage limitations. It is emerging. Materials used in special education mostly focus on a specific developmental skill. It aims to improve attention, language skills, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and 35 integrating different learning areas, such as symbolic play, within the same product. It is unable to provide. In addition, a significant portion of existing products do not promote safe oral hygiene. Supportive textile components, removable play figures, suitable for different developmental levels. a reusable story system and 40 guides for teacher or parent use There is no integrated education structure. For these reasons, educational materials, sensory materials, and play materials are combined into a single product structure. bringing together, ensuring hygienic use, long-lasting, modular and developmental stages There is a need to develop an adaptable, new textile-based education system. 45 2 3. Purpose of the Invention 5 The primary purpose of the invention is to create a platform for use in early childhood education and special education. educational materials, play materials, and sensory development materials in a single modular structure. The goal is to develop a fabric-based interactive book system that brings people together. Another purpose of the invention is to create songs from anonymous children's songs that children are already familiar with. Teaching from the known to the unknown in the learning process using the stories created 10 The goal is to create a system that supports this approach. Another aim of the invention is to adapt the same story to basic, intermediate and advanced developmental levels. Thanks to its structuring, the same material can be used by different age groups and different developmental stages. The goal is to ensure its reuse in various stages. The invention also incorporates different tactile surfaces, sensory padding elements, crinkly textile layers, 15 safe chew areas and removable textile figures that support symbolic play. an integrated system that provides a multisensory learning experience by bringing together elements in its product structure It aims to create. Other aims of the invention include guidance that supports teacher and parent use. The integration of their structures into the material ensures hygienic use in a completely 20-year-old manner. The use of washable textile materials, and the ability to integrate a sound module if needed. the creation of a modular infrastructure and anonymous children's songs used in different cultures This involves developing a system that can be adapted and is suitable for mass production. 4. Technical Advantages Provided by the Invention The invention combines educational, play, and sensory development functions within the same physical structure. It differs from existing educational materials in that it combines elements. Thanks to its fabric-based body structure, the system is completely washable, ensuring hygiene. It provides long-lasting use thanks to the durable structure of the textile materials used. It offers the possibility of use. Thanks to different tactile surfaces, crinkly textile layers and sensory padding elements, 30 The user can be presented with different sensory stimuli on the same material. The removable textile figures and the pocketed play section can be used together to recreate stories. This allows for the dramatization and the creation of symbolic play. Thanks to its gradual storytelling system, the same book can be repeated at different developmental levels. This can be used, thus extending the product's lifespan. 35 Thanks to its modular structure, the system can tell different stories without changing its basic operating principle. The content can be applied with different concept groups or different cultural contexts; also It offers infrastructure suitable for optional sound module integration. 5. Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is intended for use in the fields of early childhood education, preschool education, and special education. an enhanced system that combines educational, play, and sensory development functions in a single structure. It is an interactive, multi-sensory, modular, and washable fabric-based educational book system. 3 Figure 1 shows the general overview of the invention. The system consists of 5 fabric-based book covers. (1), the closing strap (2) which ensures the book cover is securely closed and connected to each other. It consists of numerous fabric pages (3) bound together. The book body (1) is entirely textile. It is manufactured from non-toxic materials and is suitable for safe use by children. Made from washable fabrics. Closure strap (2) for carrying and storing the book. It prevents the pages from scattering during use and provides ease of use. 10 The fabric pages that make up the book (3) are sewn, ultrasonically welded, bonded with textile adhesive or similar The pages are fixed to the book body (1) using binding methods. If necessary It can be produced in a modular structure that can be modified according to different story content. Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of a book page. The page structure consists of outer fabric layers. It consists of a sensory filler layer (4) located between them. Sensory filler layer (4) 15 It uses a crinkly textile film (5) and a support filler layer (6) together. Crinkly textile film (5) produces sound when squeezed or folded by a child. It provides auditory sensory stimulation. The support filler layer (6) provides the bulky structure of the page. by preserving and creating a soft tactile feel, it ensures the book retains its form for a long time. It provides. The filling layers consist of fiber, silicone-based filling, sponge, fiber layer or similar materials. 20 Textile support materials can be used. Figure 3 shows the removable textile figures (7) included in the book. These figures will represent animals, people, objects, plants, letters, numbers, or other characters in the story. It can be produced in different forms. Removable textile figures (7) made of felt, fabric, Made from non-woven fabrics, fleece or similar textile materials, it poses a risk to children's health. Suitable materials are being used. Figure 4 shows how the removable figures (8) are attached to the book page. Removable figures (8) are attached with Velcro, magnet, button, snap fastener or similar detachable. It can be fixed to the book page using fasteners. Thanks to this structure, the child They can easily remove and replace the figures, thus developing their fine motor skills. Hand-eye coordination is supported. The pocket game section (9) is shown in Figure 5. The pocket game section (9) is located in the book. The storage area allows all removable figures to be kept safe. After use... This pocket, which prevents the figures from getting lost, also helps children with matching, sorting, and It is also used as a playground where classification activities can be carried out. 35 The story visual area (10) is shown in Figure-6. An anonymous image was placed on the story visual area (10). Educational content adapted from children's songs, fabric printing, digital textile printing, embroidery, They are created using appliqué or similar textile techniques. The images have different colors and textures. Prepared by using textile pieces together, it is both visually and tactilely appealing. Learning is supported. 40 The stories in the book are graded according to basic, intermediate, and advanced developmental levels. Larger visuals and shorter phrases are preferred at the basic level, while question-and-answer formats are used at the intermediate level. Activities and concept teaching are increased. At the advanced level, cause-and-effect relationships are taught. sequencing exercises, problem-solving activities, and story completion exercises are included. This allows the same book to be used for a long time by different age groups. 45 4 Figure 7 shows the sound module housing (11) and the sound control section (12). Sound module 5 The socket (11) forms the section where the electronic sound system is optionally installed. The sound control section (12) allows you to start, stop or modify sound recordings. It includes electronic control components that provide this functionality. Figure 8 shows the speaker section (13). Through the speaker section (13) the story The materials include music, children's songs, animal sounds, environmental sounds, conversations, and educational content. is transmitted to the user. The sound system transmits the sound through pressure applied to the book page or the user's input. It can become active as a result of the interaction it undergoes. Figure 9 shows the sound module activation button (15) and the sound module body (16) It is shown. When the activation button (15) is pressed by the user, the sound module It is working and the relevant story or training content is being played. Sound module body (16) 15 It is a protective element that shields electronic circuits from external influences. This module can be found in the book when needed. It can be removed or used as a completely optional feature. Figure 10 shows the speaker output holes (17) and the carrying handle (18). Speaker output The holes (17) ensure that the sound is transmitted to the outside environment in a balanced manner. The carrying handle (18) This allows the book to be easily carried by children and the product can be used in educational settings. It ensures practical use. Book body (1), fabric pages (3), sensory filling layer (4), crinkly textile film (5), support padding layer (6), removable textile figures (7), removable figures (8), pocket game section (9), story visual area (10), sound module slot (11), sound control section (12), speaker section (13), activation button (15), sound module housing (16), speaker output holes (17) 25 and the carrying handle (18) work together to support education, sensory development, language development, cognitive development, fine motor skills. motor skills, symbolic play and social interaction are all integrated within the same product structure. It creates an integrated education system. The invention is not limited to the described application examples, but also includes its fundamental working principle. Provided that it is preserved, the book dimensions, number of pages, textile materials, story content, and link 30 The methods are differentiated by changing the type of sensory elements, sound system, and training components. It can be produced in various application forms. Therefore, the scope of protection of the invention is defined in the claims. It is determined by the defined principles.

Claims

REQUIREMENTS 5 1. Developed for use in early childhood education and special education. It is an interactive, multi-sensory, modular, and washable fabric-based educational book system;  fabric-based book body (1),  numerous fabric pages attached to the book body (3),  Closing strap (2) which enables the book body to be closed, 10  sensory filling layer (4) located within the fabric pages,  Crinkly textile film (5) and support filling located within the sensory filling layer layer (6),  removable textile figures (7) found inside the book  15 that allows removable figures (8) to be attached to the book pages in a detachable manner. fasteners,  Play compartment with pockets where removable figures are kept (9),  Story visual space that provides storytelling (10),  optional sound module slot (11),  sound control section (12), 20  speaker section (13),  Activation button (15) that activates the sound module,  sound module housing (16),  speaker output holes (17) and  carrying handle (18) 25 It includes and these components work together to provide education, sensory development, play, and cognitive skills. supporting development, language development and fine motor skills within the same textile-based structure. An interactive, fabric-based educational book system characterized by its interactive nature.

2. Interactive fabric-based educational book system according to Claim 1, with sensory filling 30 the layer (4) containing the crinkly textile film (5) and the support filler layer (6) together and is characterized by generating both tactile and auditory alerts when the page is compressed. It is done.

3. Interactive fabric-based educational book system according to Claim 1, with removable textile 35 The figures (7) can be fastened using Velcro, magnet, button or snap fasteners. It is characterized by being attached to the book pages in a detachable manner. 6 4. An interactive fabric-based educational book system according to Claim 1, with a pocket game section of 5. (9) to provide storage for removable figures and also to match, It is characterized by allowing for classification and symbolic play activities.

5. According to Claim 1, it is an interactive fabric-based educational book system, with a story visual area. (10) fabric printing, digital textile printing, embroidery, appliqué or combinations thereof 10 It is characterized by being created using [method / technology].

6. According to Claim 1, it is an interactive fabric-based educational book system, and the book contains field educational content from stories adapted from anonymous children's songs the creation and tiered education system based on basic, intermediate and advanced developmental levels 15 It is characterized by having this structure.

7. Interactive fabric-based educational book system according to Claim 1, with a sound module slot. (11) sound control section of the sound module placed inside (12), speaker section (13), activation button (15), sound module housing (16) and speaker output holes 20 (17) is characterized by its formation.

8. According to claim 7, it is an interactive fabric-based educational book system, activation. By pressing the button (15), the story-related music is played through the speaker section (13), 25 by delivering speech, environmental sounds, animal sounds or educational content to the user It is characterized. According to claim 9, it is an interactive fabric-based educational book system, and the book body (1) Fully washable, non-toxic, and child-safe textiles. It is characterized by being produced from 30 materials.

10. Interactive fabric-based educational book system according to claim 1, with carrying handle (18) to make the book easy to carry and the closing strap (2) when the book is closed It is characterized by its ability to ensure safe storage. 35

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