Senses

3 years and up. Discover new sights and sounds with the Shake & Match Sound Memory Game. This game features 12 birds that each make an identical sound with one other bird. Children must remember which birds make which sounds to match all 6 pairs. The game also includes a 24-piece jigsaw puzzle that makes a tree with all 12 birds on it.

18 months & up. Enable children to interact with nature while never leaving the classroom with these Transparent Tactile Shells. These shells come in a variety of shapes, textures, and colors, so children will have lots of opportunities to explore their senses and observe the color principle of transparency. Adults can also use the shells to create activities that promote skills such as counting and sequencing. Ideal for use on light tables.

3 years & up. Explore the wonder-filled world of sensory experiences! Your child will focus on their own senses (sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch) while exploring the environment and learn how we depend upon our senses to learn about the world around us. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal… More »

2 years & up. Create your own sensory tubes with this set of 4 clear tubes with dual openings. Includes 8 solid lids (two red, two blue, two yellow, two orange) and 4 vented lids (red, blue, yellow, orange) to let children explore their sense of smell. Lids easily twist on and off, and hold liquid securely inside. Contents shown are not included. Each tube is 12"H x 2" Diameter.

Calming, soothing bubble timers can be used as a transition tool, in science centers, for light table exploration or to relax and relieve stress. Once colored drops have tumbled to the bottom, turn bubblers over to restart the motion. Each lasts for approximately 1 minute. Made from durable acrylic and approximately 6" tall, each set of 3 timers comes in assorted styles and colors.

3 years & up. These sensory discs offer early learners, or those with special needs, captivating visual and soothing tactile sensory experiences! One disc offers color-changing sequins with iridescent images and light refraction for a visual and tactile experience. Another is transparent and filled with colorful beads for a hands-on experience, allowing physical and visual stimulation. One disc is filled with a squishy, non-toxic substance for an engaging physical stimulation. One disc is threaded… More »

3 years & up. Worry no more! These tactile stones have been designed to soothe, calm and help children focus. A range of textures, shapes, and natural colors stimulates many senses of users. Stones are made out of stone and are durable enough to weather the outdoors. The set includes 12 stones: two each of six designs measuring between 2"-3"each.

3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this interactive, easy to follow game. This game will also help children with identifying facial expressions and parts of the body. Use this game in an interactive lesson about the five senses and how they help us function. Includes 2 game boards, 40 laminated game pieces, and a draw-string bag for easy transportation and storage. Made in the USA.

Birth & up. A set of four reflective mirror surface balls provides a distorted fish-eye lens reflection in which children will want to observe. They will be fascinated to see items placed close to the mirrors including their own faces enlarged and close-up. Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful, smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or outdoors and provides a focal… More »

3 years & up. Your children will be amazed as they shake and watch this Sensory Glitter and Sparkle Storm Set. Turn them over to observe the sensory glitter storm. This set provides a great calming activity for children as they watch the swirls of glitter move up and down the large glass cylinders. This activity promotes mindfulness, color recognition, and curiosity. Encourage children to identify the colors they see in the cylinders. This includes three cylinders containing gold, silver, and… More »

4 years & up. Each book of this set takes a very simple look at a different sense: taste, sight, hearing, touch, or smell. Leveled text with repeated use of high frequency words makes the books perfect for beginning readers, while bright, colorful photographs complement the text and maintain readers' interest. Components may vary. Paperback. 24 pages each.

3 years & up. Encourage children to explore the five senses with this descriptive Sense in My World Books Five Sense Exploration and Sensory Learning set. Children will love learning about how the five senses work and help us learn about the world around us. These books are perfect for the preschoolers featuring colorful photographs and easy to understand information. 

2 years & up. Refresh your sensory materials with these sustainably made Tactile Matching Stones! Invite children to explore sequences, patterns, matching, categorizing and more. Children will experiment through a variety of activities like stone tracing, line drawing, stacking, and dough stamping. Tactile Matching Stones are versatile and provide opportunities for children to enhance their cognitive and fine motor development. This 24 piece set includes an activity guide and storage bag. Surface… More »

3 - 5 years. Teachable Touchables® Texture Squares is a fun, hands-on way to encourage young learners' awareness of their sense of touch. As children enjoy examining and talking about the squares--scratchy, slippery, silky, or soft--they are building their descriptive vocabulary. Includes 20 pillows and patches (10 different pairs), drawstring storage bag, and an activity guide. Each textured pillow or patch measures 2" - 3".

18 months & up. When provided with rich, beautiful materials, the possibilities for discovery are multiplied. This set of translucent discs encourages children's relationships with nature through organic patterns and colors. Durable enough for continued use indoors or outdoors, this 20-piece set interacts beautifully with natural light or light tables, and is the perfect addition to loose parts play. Children can work on patterning, color recognition, and seriation as well as engage in tactile… More »