Senses

3 years & up. Children will develop an understanding of the five senses as they engage in identifying, matching, sorting and classifying five characters who demonstrate the senses. Includes five different examples of each of the five senses. Picture cues and "five friends" engage young learners. Game materials can be used for individual, small group, and whole class educational activities. Word back and student recording sheet are included.

Birth & up. Iridescent discs change color in the light. Children love observing their reflections. Mirrored multi-color discs with slightly flattened centers and graduated sizes provide a distorted reflection. Constructed of stainless steel, they're lightweight, smooth and durable. Improves fine motor skills, dexterity and problem solving as children manipulate these smooth discs. Can be used for stacking, sorting and sensory play. Sizes from 2" - 5.5" diameter.

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 exploration. Each disc measures 2.8" in diameter.

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 clean with a damp cloth. Pieces measure approximately 2"D.

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".

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 way for teachers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together -- back to back!