Tactile Learning

6 months and up. Introduce young learners to hands-on discovery with the Kaplan Sensory Balls Set of 6 - a thoughtfully curated collection that turns playtime into purposeful learning. Encourage sensory exploration and engage young ones with surface points inviting visual tracking and touch. Designed for infants and toddlers this set blends engaging tactile textures with vivid, nature-inspired colors to support early developmental milestones. These sensory balls invite children to bounce, roll, grasp, and explore, strengthening both motor skills and sensory awareness in a playful, classroom-tested format.

2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.

12 months & ups. These interactive flash cards invite children to discover different textures through hands-on learning. Is the surface, prickly, rough, woolly, or smooth? Children can touch each tactile card and then match it to the corresponding image, building important connections between what they see and what they feel. Perfect for independent play or guided group activities, these flash cards turn sensory exploration into a fun and meaningful learning experience.

3 years & up. Provide children with an interesting tactile experience using the Sensory Seek & Find Box. Place different loose items (sold separately) of varying shapes, textures, and sizes to encourage object discrimination. An easy-to-clean whiteboard on top encourages literacy and extends possible play experiences. Measures 10.75"L x 7.75"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. Designed to deliver soothing deep-pressure input, this weighted pillow offers a comforting, grounding experience that can ease feelings of stress and anxiety while supporting improved attention. The gentle weight mimics the sensation of a calming hug, helping children feel secure, relaxed, and ready to learn. Children can squeeze, cuddle, or rest the pillow on their lap, stomach, or chest for immediate comfort that encourages emotional regulation and confidence. The soft, textured cover works together with the weighted interior to provide tactile input, promoting better concentration much like a traditional weighted blanket. Perfect for classrooms, therapy settings, transitions, circle time, home, or travel, this versatile sensory tool supports well-being wherever children go. The removable outer cover is machine washable for easy care, making it a practical choice for busy early learning environments.

12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.

3 years and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.

3 years & up. These sets of three double-sided breath boards will help children focus through calm breathing exercises. With six different designs, the boards have indented paths for children's fingers to follow tactile prompts as they inhale and exhale. There are three beginner breath patterns on the front: Cooling Breath, Star Breath, and Square Breath and three advanced breath patterns on the back: Steady State Breath, Rainbow Breath, and Laddered Breath. These are great for mindfulness activities and learning to manage emotions. Wash with soap and water. Boards measure 8" x 8" x 1.5" each. Multilingual guide included.

3 years & up. Transform any classroom, hallway, or sensory space into an interactive learning environment with Liquid Tile Mats. Each tile is filled with non-toxic, colorful cosmetic liquid that swirls and moves with every step, handprint, or touch, encouraging children to explore movement, cause and effect, and sensory experiences through active play. These engaging tiles support sensory exploration, visual tracking, balance, coordination, and gross motor development while creating opportunities for movement breaks, calming activities, and imaginative play. Designed with a durable, slip-resistant surface for everyday use, the mats are easy to incorporate into classrooms, therapy settings, and sensory spaces. Available in blue, green, orange, and purple, or as a set of 4. No weight limit. Mat measures 19.5" x 19.5". Please note: Mats need to be placed on an even surface and handled with care; they may break if dropped. Do not adhere the mat to the floor.

PreK & up. Tangle Therapy's twistable, ergonomic design allows children to fidget quietly, promoting better focus and attention. It can be a useful aid for redirecting behaviors or relieving stress or anxiety. The soft-textured surface provides a unique sensory experience as children grab, bend, and twist the curved pieces in multiple ways, making it ideal for tactile stimulation and refining fine motor skills. Available individually or as a set of 3. Colors may vary.

3 months & up.  Block play promote hand-eye coordination and tactile skills development with these wonderful Tactile and Sensory Blocks. This colorful set of tactile blocks has texture for added sensory play with block play. Encourage children to roll the blocks or stack them up. Use these blocks to teach children about shapes and colors. Have them describe the way the textured blocks feel. Each block is 4" square with each side having a different texture, color, shape, and feel. Washable. Colors may vary.

5 years & up. Add color, movement, and challenge to active play with the Gradient Moon Ball - Assorted Colors. This lightweight sensory ball features gravity-defying bounce, high-flying action up to 100 feet, and a unique �Pop!� sound when it hits pavement. The unpredictable bounce and dynamic spin help young children strengthen hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, reaction time, and gross motor skills while turning routine games into active indoor or outdoor experiences. Use for playground, backyard, gym, basement, sport training, or special needs activities. Colors may vary. Warning: Choking Hazard - This toy is or contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years. Size: 2.48".

12 months & up. Little fingers and ears will be engrossed by the Wooden Sensory Blocks Set! Children will enjoy discovering the different textures, sounds, and colors. The eight wooden blocks each have a different sensory experience including a jingly bell, a mirror, a viewfinder, an optical prism, scratchy felt, a cylinder squeaker, and rattle balls. Tots' senses are stimulated through touch, sight, and sound - the sensory blocks are made from smooth wood and child-safe lacquers, making them ok for taste and smell purposes! Ideal for developing the senses as well as dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Made from FSC® Certified wood. Each block measures 1.75" square.

3 years & up. Provide sensory motor stimulation and an opportunity to help children manage emotions, develop calming techniques for their mind and body, reduce anxiety and stressors. The items in the kit allow children to work and play independently and become resilient when met with a challenge. Good for sensory integration and behavior modification plans.

6 months & up. This bright red ball has five smaller balls that fit snugly into the holes around its surface. Each ball has a different texture to provide a unique tactile experience. Play with them together or separate them for multi-child play. Large ball measures 6.5" D. Small balls each measure 2.5" D.

5 years & up. Use the Sensy Band™ for tactile stimulation, fidgeting and as a slap bracelet. The brightly colored and bumpy textured bracelet adjusts to fit most wrists and serves as a great tool to help you focus and be calm. Measures 9.75"L x 1"W.

3 years & up. A great sensory alternative to sand, oatmeal, or rice! These colorful polypropylene plastic pellets are non-allergenic and incredibly fun to play with. Fill your sand and water tables, sand boxes, and more with the pellets and add water to watch them float. Create crazy art projects without as much mess or fuss as sand! Scoop® not included. Easily sanitize by soaking Kidfetti® in a bleach/water solution and rinse with clear water. Strain Kidfetti® with a sieve to remove excess water and allow drying. Approximately 10 pound bag.

6 months & up. These soft and squeezable shapes with knobby surfaces provide a sensory experience as children discover texture, shapes and colors. Stimulate minds and hands with the nobs present on each side of the shapes. Shapes include a heart, cone, hexagon, diamond, cube, and sphere. Set includes 6 shapes. Set is surface washable.

6 months & up. Help your little one develop their tactile senses with this brightly-colored Sensory Ball set by Edushape®. Each ball has a unique texture and shape, making them fun to explore and easy to grip. Some make noises, some are easy to squeeze, and some have smooth ridges and bumps to trace. Included: 5" green triangle ball, 7" red see-me ball, 4" yellow and 4" orange see-me ball, 2.5" purple peanut-shaped ball, 3" red and 3" yellow massage ball, 7" rainbow soft ball, and 5" striped ball.

3 years & up. The Sequin Snake Slap Bracelets are a multi-sensory experience that all kids will enjoy! Use the snake as a bracelet by snapping it on the wrist then move the dual-colored sequins back and forth to change up the look. Snakes can be used as a sensory fidget, bracelet or fun accessory. Assorted colors. Each snake measures approximately 10" long.

6 months & up. Sized just right for small hands to grasp, these balls come in six different fun textures to explore. Soft and squeezable in bright colors, they are excellent for developing motor skills and learning cause and effect as they feel and roll differently. Approximately 2.5" diameter each.

12 months & up. Help exercise children's sensory perception with animal puzzles and corresponding tactile cards! Features great play value and multiple ways to play with 6 different animal puzzles, 6 tactile animal tiles, and an organic cotton bag. Challenge children to assemble one of the large, 2-piece animal puzzles and have them reach into the bag to find the matching tactile animal piece! Tactile puzzles allow children to explore different textures and materials, which can help stimulate their senses and enhance their sensory development. Individual animal puzzles measure approximately 8.25" x 6.5" each.

3 years & up. This twistable therapy device is an ergonomic approach to hand therapy, minor stress relief, building fine motor skills, and more. Soft, texturized rubber bumps on this Tangle® provide a one-of-a-kind sensory and tactile experience in your hands. The motion is calming and fun! Research has shown that fidgeting quietly during stressful times can lead soothed nerves and anxiety, more body control and focus. Tangle® helps keep restless minds and hands focused. Tangle® is: Latex-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic ABS and TPR material. Colors may vary.

5 years & up. Bring active play to the playground, backyard, gym, basement, or special needs setting with Moon Balls - Assorted Colors. These lightweight sensory balls are engineered for a gravity-defying bounce, bouncing over 100 feet while making a unique �Pop!� sound when they hit pavement. The high-bounce design and dynamic spin turn familiar games into engaging movement challenges that support hand-eye coordination, gross motor activity, visual tracking, and sport training practice. Use them for indoor and outdoor games that encourage movement, focus, reaction time, and playful problem-solving. Colors may vary. Available as a single Moon Ball, set of 3, or set of 5. Size: 2.48".