Special Needs & Inclusion

3 years & up. The Sensory Soft Squeeze Seat is crafted to gently embrace a child's torso while seated, offering a soothing hug that promotes calmness and a reassuring sense of security. The comforting pressure of the Squeeze Seat relieves anxiety and stress, resulting in greater concentration and more attentive behavior. Ideal for kids who are fidgety and have trouble sitting still. Perfect for home or school, and is beneficial to all children who need to decompress and relax including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory needs. Made of high-quality polyurethane foam and thick heavy-duty vinyl. Easy to clean, simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth or sponge using soapy water or mild detergent. Sensory Seat measures 26"L x 9"W x 28"H and holds a maximum weight of 100 lbs.

Age: 2-5 years. Set of 5 Wood Stepping Stumps are 8" - 15" in diameter. They are 5" - 15" high. Portable. No warranty.

Now more than ever, adults must help children develop the skills necessary to navigate through life successfully. By focusing on building social and emotional strength, we increase children's resilience and prepare them to handle the challenges in life. The strategies and activities in "Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure" help children become socially and emotionally healthy for life. Organized into five chapters, the activities support and build resilience in children ages 3 to 8. 160 pages. Paperback.

Create an inclusive, accessible classroom environment through thoughtful details like the Carolina Connections Inclusive Mats. These easy-to-clean, flexible plastic mats can be used with a variety of sensory-based materials to provide additional stability while making the tops and inside of storage shelves interesting play spaces. Padded material reduces noise pollution during play, creating a less stimulating environment for children who may need it. The visual contrast of mats on natural wooden shelves increases visibility, allowing children with diverse strengths the ability to engage and interact with materials easily. Set of 2 mats. Each mat measures 23"W x 1"H 13"D.

This strategy guide for early childhood professionals includes hundreds of research-based strategies and tips to strengthen young children's initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. The strategies incorporate developmentally appropriate teaching practices in five areas related to social and emotional health: Daily Routines; Environment; Caring Connections; Activities and Experiences; Partnerships between Teachers and Families. It takes readers through a simple five-step approach that uses assessment results from the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers, Second Edition (DECA-P2) to inform teaching practices that will strengthen children's resilience. Whether used as part of the comprehensive DECA Preschool Program or as a stand-alone guide, this strategy guide is an excellent resource for early educators. Copyright 2012.

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.

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

Resource books often provide tips and tricks for managing challenging behaviors, but what happens when those tactics don't work? Most teachers give up. This book brings a raw, real, and at times funny approach to handling challenging behaviors and understanding why most behavior-management strategies don't work. Author Angela Searcy shares real-world examples, proven solutions, and new approaches to overcoming classroom disruptions using her PUSH PAST IT approach. Paperback. 176 pages.

3 years & up. Blunt, safe blades cut paper and blunt tips provide added safety in the hands of children. Training lever opens the blades after each cut to safety teach preschoolers how to open and close scissors. Once the child has mastered opening and closing the blades, the training lever can be flipped up for traditional cutting action. The large finger loops offer control and comfort no matter how children hold the scissors. Antimicrobial handle protection inhibits growth of bacterial odors and helps prevent product deterioration. Colors will vary.

Describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Suggestions enable all children to learn by keeping them involved in developmentally appropriate routines and center based activities. Each chapter focuses on either a learning center, such as art or science, or a time of the day, such as snack time or dismissal, with particular attention to the needs of children who are developmentally delayed, orthopedically impaired, have autism/Pervasive Development Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, behavioral issues, motor planning problems, or visual impairments. Age focus: 3 - 6 years. Paperback. 208 pages.

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.

For the littlest learners, everything is an activity--feeling a rock, trying to lick a bubble, smelling a flower, or poking sand. In this book, teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers will learn how these simple explorations support cognitive and vocabulary development. The book explains heuristic learning--discovery by trial and error--and how to encourage this type of learning to boost development. Through his explorations, the child is answering some fundamental questions: What is this and what can I do with it? Later, he will add to his knowledge: What else can this do and what can this become? This is cognitive development in action! Age focus: 0-3. Paperback. 80 pages.

This paint has a heavy-bodied, vivid consistency ideal for learning finger painting techniques or experimenting with color and texture. Painting develops creativity, arts and crafts, gross motor skills, imagination, and hand-eye coordination. Encourage your children to mix paint to find new colors! All Kaplan Finger Paints are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA. Available individually, in a set of six, or a set of 6.

3 years & up. Kinetic Sand is non-toxic, gluten-free, and crafted from 98% pure sand blended with 2% magic. Mold it, squeeze it, or shape it any way you like then poke it and watch as it slowly melts back to its original form. A calming, hands-on activity for all ages. Explore engaging teaching and educational activities by simply scanning the QR code on the package for instant access to helpful guides anytime!

2 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 26.

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".

18 months & up. Children will delight in all the fun and engaging learning opportunities available with the Sound and Sort Stackers. Multiple senses are engaged while children listen, look, sort, and stack these 18 captivating pieces. Encourage color recognition and fine motor development. A set of activity card(s) is included listing all of the benefits and many hands-on activities.

4 years & up. Ladybug Letters game has 26 two-piece puzzle sets that fit together to create each ladybug, resulting in the correct alphabet letter match. When you turn the ladybug over you will find a photograph that begins with the beginning letter sound. Great way to introduce the alphabet and word building. Includes: 26 two-piece ladybug puzzles, 26 two-sided leaf letters, and game instructions.

3 years & up. No cups, no brushes, just twist off the top and design with dots! The rainbow set includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Non-toxic colors in no spill, no splash bottles. Give children a blank piece of paper and let them create expressive art, develop hand eye coordination and color recognition. Set of 6 bottles, 2.5 oz. each. Made in the USA.

Best-selling, award-winning authors Pam Schiller and Clarissa Willis have teamed up to create this collection of 100 literacy lessons, designed to introduce children ages 3-6 to a variety of literacy concepts and build important literacy skills. Each of these simple, fun lessons offers adaptations for children with special needs, including: visual and hearing impairments, cognitive challenges, motor delays, speech/language delays, and emotional/behavior issues. The first page of each two-page lesson features a learning objective, a literacy activity, extension activities, a daily reflection, and vocabulary. The second page has adaptations specific to the literacy lesson for children with special needs.

This guide provides early childhood professionals with the directions they need to use and interpret results of the DECA-P2. The manual also provides research information related to the development and standardization of the DECA-P2, including information about the instrument's reliability and validity. © 2012

For use with DECA-IT kit. Includes 4 infant and 1 toddler parent/teacher profile masters.

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.

These award-winning stackable storage trays from Europe have set the standard internationally for sturdiness and child-friendliness. The rigid plastic stands up to years of hard use. Tray measures 16.75"L x 12.25"W x 6"D. Available to purchase trays and lids separately or together.