Special Needs & Inclusion

2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this stunning collection of Sensory Play Stones: Birds. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases make the birds versatile for imaginary play and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the birds are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features 8 different types of birds.

2 years & up. Enable play to take flight with this charming collection of Sensory Play Stones: Butterflies. The tactile, realistic detailing will inspire curiosity and conversation while providing lots of wonderful sensory feedback. Sturdy bases permit lots of imaginative play possibilities and create solid foundations for children's vocabulary and storytelling skills to grow. To top it all off, the butterflies are easy to clean and able to withstand water, soil, mud, and clay. Set features… More »

2 years and up. This set of realistic flower heads will help grow children's curiosity about the natural world around them. Created from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors and are perfect for mud kitchen play, sand tables, and nature walks. These tactile stones encourage open-ended play and imagination. Set contains eight garden flowers: carnation, daffodil, dahlia, gerbera daisy, pansy, rose, sunflower, and tulip. Each flower stone measures approximately 2".

2 years & up. This lovely set of 12 leaves in natural tones will encourage children's imagination and curiosity about the world around them. Created from a unique stone mix ideal for outdoor learning and explorative play, these durable leaves can be used in water, soil, mud, and clay. Perfect for sensory play, details can be felt and seen. Your little learner will explore further making rubbings using crayons. Set of 12 stones consisting of six pairs of leaves with seasonal tones. Set includes… More »

3 years & up. The Do-A-Dot Paint Markers Classroom Pack features easy to grasp paint markers ideal for class art projects. Easy to use, dot art markers with sponge top applicators provide creative, clean fun! Children can simply twist off the cap and enjoy stamping the wonderful colors across their papers. Encourage children to make patterns and identify the colors they're using. No cups or brushes to set up or clean up. The special non-clog formula will not dry out if left uncapped. Perfect… More »

3 years & up. This exciting set of textured metallic Tangles delivers a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. Featuring shiny, eye-catching finishes and a variety of tactile surfaces, each piece invites hands-on exploration. Ideal for building fine motor skills and encouraging wrist movement, they also support tactile and visual discrimination through texture and color. Perfect as classroom fidgets or calming tools for therapeutic settings. Consists of eighteen 1" curved sections. Includes… More »

3 years & up. Bring hands-on fun to classroom activities and playtime with our vibrant, dust-free colored sand! Available in a variety of bright hues, this safe, USA-made sand is perfect for sand and water tables, arts and crafts, and sensory exploration. Encourage creativity and imaginative learning with every colorful scoop!

3 years & up. Create hours of hands-on fun with the Mad Mattr Activity Pack! Perfect for group play, this all-in-one activity pack includes everything you need to spark creativity and keep kids engaged. Inside you'll find 30 oz of green Mad Mattr, 6 Ultimate Brick Makers, and 12 Extruders-ideal for building, molding, and imaginative play. Mad Mattr is a super-soft, reusable building compound that never dries out. It's easy to shape, smooth to the touch, and perfect for open-ended play. Cleanup… More »

2 years & up. Sunny the Giant Sensory Sea Turtle Plush is the ultimate companion for comfort and sensory support! Designed with soft, foldable arms for gentle hugs and a multi-textured shell for tactile exploration, Sunny offers deep-pressure stimulation to help children relax and self-regulate. Thoughtfully made for easy care, the entire turtle is machine washable. Unzip the covers, remove the single-piece stuffing pads, wash all components on a delicate cycle, air dry, and reassemble. Perfect… More »

3 months & up. Give babies the perfect water play companions with Silicone Splash Buddies. These small, easy-to-hold animals feature holes that spout water, allowing babies to see how water responds to their movements and actions. As they hold, pull, and squeeze the animals, babies will strengthen their muscles and develop fine motor skills. Each animal measures 2.2"L x 2.2"W x 3.6"H.

10 months & up. Give your little one a world of sensory discovery with this thoughtfully curated bundle, combining two fun, interactive toys that promote development and endless play! Both toys encourage sensory exploration, combining tactile stimulation with visual excitement and water play. From squeezing silicone animals to pulling and popping buttons, these toys promote hand-eye coordination, muscle strengthening, and fine motor development. Whether it's bath time or playtime, your child… More »

10 months & up. Bring a world of enriching sensory experience to your little one with the Pull, Push, and Pop Toy. This toy has 4 buttons and 6 strings that toddlers can pop, pull, and push to their heart's content. As they play, toddlers will receive tactile stimulation from the different textures on each string and button as well as visual stimulation from the variety of colors. Measures 7.87"L x 5.7"W x 5.11"H.

18 months & up. Make nature walks, field trips, and other adventures safer and way more fun with a durable nylon walking rope covered in butterflies. Each butterfly features a comfortable grip on each wing that is just right for little hands to hold. Walking rope is complete with 10 attached butterflies with a wing on each side, totaling up to 20 handles. Rope is 10' long and includes a transparent bag for easy storage when not in use.

3 years & up. Meet Cuddlebug the Vibrating Sensory Caterpillar, the ultimate plush companion for sensory seekers! This lovable 35" long caterpillar is designed to provide comfort, engagement, and relaxation through five soothing vibration modes, all easily controlled by little hands. Cuddlebug features a built-in marble fidget tail to keep busy hands occupied and numbered feet for interactive learning fun. Made with sensory-rich materials, this cuddly friend offers a perfect blend of tactile… More »

2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints… More »

This informative book by Rachel Wagner, MSW, in partnership with the Devereux Center for Resilient Children, is designed to support all adults who interact with young children. It explains FLIP IT's four simple steps for transforming challenging behavior in young children: F - Feelings, L - Limits, I - Inquiries, P - Prompts. Teachers and parents can help children learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using that mnemonic. This strategy was created for use with children 3-8 years old.… More »

Uncover simple strategies that will help you bounce back from life's ups and downs! The book contains a 23-item reflective checklist designed to help you gain valuable insights about your personal strengths. As you reflect on your strengths, the journal will help you establish goals and uncover strategies that will strengthen your relationships, increase initiative, support internal beliefs, and maintain self-control. In today's world, we all face risk. Spend time offsetting that risk by reflecting… More »

Young children with special needs often face physical, emotional, or social barriers to deep engagement with the natural world. These challenges need not prevent them from enjoying the many benefits nature has to offer. Nature is a necessity. Research tells us that we are happier, healthier, more socially engaged, and more creative when it is part of our daily lives. These benefits apply to people of all ages and abilities. In this inspiring book, Dr. Ruth Wilson explores the great potential of… More »

Every child belongs. Every child is unique. Every child has strengths. Every child has the potential to fly. Inclusion benefits all children! Inclusion--perhaps you believe it is complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Not true! Jani Kozlowski, experienced trainer and technical-assistance provider on inclusion and disability services, dispels the myths and shows that implementing high-quality inclusive practices in your program is easier than you think! Throughout "Every Child Can Fly,"… More »

These guides offer families simple strategies to support young children's healthy social and emotional development. Filled with suggestions of everyday activities that families can enjoy together and promote three key protective factors: initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. Booklets (40 pages) are available in English or Spanish in sets of 20. Copyright 2013.

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.

The prevalence of ASD is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. This book showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares early childhood educators to work effectively with students ages 3-5 with pervasive developmental disorders. Descriptive examples and interactive activities guide teachers to understand how these disorders affect student progress and how educators can tap into student potential. Each chapter offers several strategies to address specific academic,… More »

3 years & up. Take tactile stimulation to the next level with the cleanest sand in the world! This Therapy Play Sand allows kids to do all of the crazy fun sand activities they love without getting dust and other particles in their eyes, mouth, or anywhere else. Great for indoor sand tray therapy professionals, play therapy trays, sensory activity tables, in-home and office locations. Create with sand and play therapy while developing fine motor skills, intellect, visualization and social conduct.… More »

3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful floor space with this bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Mat. Made from super durable, leakage-proof material and filled with non-toxic, cosmetic liquid. Features an anti-slip back side and easily wipes clean. 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, may break if dropped. Do not adhere mat to the floor.