Special Needs & Inclusion

User's Guide for the DECA-IT kit. © 2007

2 years & up. Therapy Play Sand is a combination of play therapy and art therapy. The mosaic pieces offer expressive therapy that works well with children. This Therapy Sand is certified non-toxic This clean, coarse sand has no fine dust particles, is easy to mold when wet and offers a wide range of applications in the class or at home. Made from a specific type of silica-deficient rock.

For use with DECA-IT kit for children ages 18 months up to 36 months. Set of 30.

18 months & up. Start their creativity early with these Easy-Grip Assorted Paint Brushes. These short, wide-handled brushes are sized perfectly for younger children. Each brush features a unique bulb design making it easier to grasp. These brushes promote fine motor skills, dexterity, and creativity. Set of 10. Paint brush measures 6" long.

2 years & up. This beautifully crafted set of tactile stones is engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions. Children learn about feelings by watching others. Using these emotion stones give children an activity to promote emotional development. These stones include happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confused, shyness, and more. These stones are durable in sand and water, indoors and out, providing opportunities to explore emotions across different environments. Set of 12 stones measure… More »

12 months & up. Perfect for beginners and those with limited hand movement. Easy-grasp large wooden stub handles. Brushes have long lasting bristles and measure 5" long. Available in sets of 4, 8, and 12.

Birth and up. Keep babies calm with these Baby Protective Earmuffs. Loud noises can be distressing for babies, and consistent exposure to sounds above 70 decibels can damage their hearing over time. These earmuffs reduce noise by 25 decibels and thereby decrease the potentially harmful effects of fireworks, concerts, and other loud events and atmospheres. Their soft-foam ear cushions also make them comfortable for babies to wear.

12 months & up. Sturdy pages, interesting textures, simple text, and bright pictures make these books ideal for children. Toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel and explore every one. Set of 8 board books.

18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.

2 years and up. Introduce children to the creatures that roamed the earth long ago. This collection of prehistoric teeth and activity cards gives children an in-depth look at prehistory. The teeth enable children to see and feel the anatomy of ancient animals, and the cards locate the teeth in their contexts by showing children what the animals looked like, how big they were, and what they ate.

2 years and up. Our softline collection provides colorful, thoughtful transition pieces that assist children in acclimating to and mastering their surroundings. Provide children with a comfortable place to sit or lay down during story time, classroom activities, or play time with a set of colorful pillows. The three large pillows in the natural color palette are made of sturdy yet comfortable fabric to stand up to rigorous and repeated use. A sponge interior ensures each pillow easily holds its… More »

2 years and up. Professional grade medium texture therapy putty for hand and finger rehab and exercise, and for stress reduction. Odorless, non-flammable and will not stick to hands. With endless ways to be molded or shaped, offers a wider range of possibilities versus squeeze balls. Coral-colored putty comes in an air tight, resealable plastic container. 4 ounces.

2 years & up. The River Stones are designed to improve coordination and balance. Jumping or stepping from stone to stone developes a child's confidence in their ability to judge distances. The side of each triangular block varies in steepness and difficulty, and the layout can be changed to make a pathwat more or less challenging. Each stone has a non-slip rubber rim that helps with stability during play, which also protects indoor surfaces. River Stones can be conveniently stacked for storage.… More »

6 months & up. This set includes four sensory balls which are made vinyl. The balls come in four colors and two sizes: 8 inches and 4 inches. The bright colors are sure to grab your little one's attention. The textures offer a wonderful tactile experience and eye-hand coordination. These sensory products will enable babies to: explore, discover, visualize, verbalize and so much more. Colors may vary.

2 years & up. This 26-piece set features an impressed lower case letter and corresponding American Sign Language picture. Colorful and tactile way to add variety to your knowledge of alphabets. Learning the American Sign Language alphabet develops awareness and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.  Made from sustainable rubberwood. Colors are made from vegetable dye, and coated with a non-toxic finish.

2 years & up. An inviting tactile material that challenges children's sense of touch on both hands and feet. At the same time, it develops the ability to describe sense impressions verbally. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch synthetic rubber, contain different tactile structures, each with its own color. Each of the tactile structures can be found on a large disc for positioning on the floor, as well as on a small disc that the child will be able to hold in his/her hands. In terms of… More »

2 years & up. Bilibo's unique conic shell shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children of all ages who will intuitively create games. Bilibo is anything a child can imagine. A turtle shell. A sand scooper. A water bucket. A rescue helmet. A hero mask. A wobbly, spinning seat. A stool. A stepping stone. A cradle for dolls. A snowman mold. A giant cereal bowl. An impenetrable home base for action figures. The bilbo is meant to be played with. It's made of high-density polyethylene so… More »

2 years & up. This set of 24 wooden tiles represents 12 different emotions that children can learn to identify and recognize. Additional learning takes place when children match the emotions with the emotions on the board.

18 months & up. Encourage spatial and social emotional play with toddler STEM toy Grippies® Stackers. Assemble communities with interlocking magnetic 2D and 3D builds or nest the expressive cylinders in between textured X-shaped blocks. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and matching skills with four bright colors and textures.… More »

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Infants and Toddlers is a premier tool for assessing protective factors and screening for potential risks in the social and emotional development of very young children. It includes 50 record forms (20 Infant and 30 Toddler), Strategies Guide, User Guide, Set of 5 reproducible Parent Teacher Masters, 20 Parent Strategy Guides (For Now & Forever), 3 Adult Resilience Journals (Building Your Bounce) and Forms CD. This assessment is standardized, norm-referenced,… More »

Explore light and reflection safely with these shatterproof mirrors. Each mirror is 3" x 4". Available as a set of 6 or a set of 12.

3 years and up. Keep children calm and comfortable with these protective earmuffs. Children need ways to relax when loud noises stress them out. These earmuffs are here to help. With a soft headband and cushioned ear cups, these earmuffs will bring children a sense of comfort as well as a sense of quiet. The earmuffs stretch and pivot, so caretakers can adjust them to their children's needs.

2 years & up. Offer the perfect ingredients for creative cookery in the mud kitchen with the Sensory Vegetables Play Stones! Boiled, roasted, fried or steamed, the vegetables can be used to make all sorts of dishes: soups, stews, salads or stir fries. As sliced vegetables, children can see how the tactile stones compare to the real thing. Sensory Stones are able to withstand the toughest of treatment and are as good as new once cleaned up. Set includes eight vegetables: tomato, pak choi, onion,… More »

2 years & up. Fresh from the mud kitchen or outdoor area comes fruit salad, poached fruit, cobbler and pies! These durable Sensory Fruit Play Stones can withstand the toughest of treatments and are as good as new once cleaned up. Children will find all sorts of ways to prepare and serve these delightful tactile stones for all-year-round dining. Set includes eight colorful fruits: apple, pear, peach, strawberry, avocado, kiwi, orange and lemon. Each stone measures between 1.5" - 3".