Special Needs & Inclusion

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.

3 years and up. Bring all four seasons into children's hands with this collection of Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes. These tubes are an excellent way for children to investigate how the seasons change the environment. Each tube has a tree, so children will see what happens to that tree throughout the year from the buds of spring to the snow of winter.

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.

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.

5 years & up. This Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad is a super soft sensory tool that offers gentle deep pressure calming. Help increase the ability to focus and relieve anxiety and stress with this weighted lap pad. Features a dual textured cover; soft and bumpy on one side and a smooth silky - like material on the other. The 21" x 19" pad is usually laid across the lap horizontally while sitting. Can also be rested across the shoulders, back or stomach while reading, relaxing or watching TV. The benefits are optimal when the pad is used for approximately 20 minutes and results can last up to 2 hours. Constructed with polyester fleece and durable odor free glass beads. To clean, wipe the surface with a damp cloth or sponge using soapy water or mild detergent and air dry. When in need of a more thorough cleaning the weighted pad can be washed in a cold water, delicate cycle. Do not use fabric softener as it may affect the way the material feels.

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.

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3 years and up. Explore animal diets while building fine motor skills with the Fine Motor Learning Skills Activity Board - Colorful Shapes & Engaging Textures. Each animal's stomach is hidden behind a different fastener that children can open to discover what the animal has eaten. As they undo buckles, snaps, and other closures, children strengthen hand coordination and dexterity while learning about animal eating habits and the world around them through hands-on discovery.

18 months & up. Children hold the soft colorful bugs as they go walking on field trips or nature walks. It's a simple way to keep children together and safe. Features ten soft bug bodies with a cushioned grip and a handle on each side, totaling up to twenty handles. Walking Rope comes in a vinyl bag with zipper. Measures 13.5 feet long. Machine washable.

3 years & up. Watch balance skills improve after a few trips around the Step-A-Logs! Begin by organizing logs in a straight line then move on to curves and more challenging log placement. Logs feature raised dots for safety and tactile stimulation. Logs extend over 15 feet and can be moved from straight to curved position, increasing the challenge. This game allows for physical activity as well as improving the sense of balance. The six, brightly-colored Step-a-Logs are made from strong, durable polypropylene. Each platform measures 19.75"L x 5.5"W x 4"H.

3 years and up. Bring texture, color, and creativity to any craft project with these Colored Cotton Balls Fluffs! Soft, fluffy, and easy to handle, they're perfect for little hands to squish, glue, and create with. Ideal for art activities, sensory bins, dramatic play, and classroom decorations, these vibrant cotton fluffs add a playful touch to any activity. Whether you're making clouds, animals, or imaginative creations, the possibilities are endless! Comes in white, blue, yellow and pink. 100 fluffy balls of one color per bag.

3 years & up. Foster self-awareness and artistic expression with the Single Self-Portrait Mirror. Mirrors have lots of developmental potential for young children. Children can sharpen self-recognition skills by looking at themselves and describing what they see, or they can cultivate artistic skills by drawing themselves. These are just 2 of the many ways that this mirror can help children grow. Measures 8.5" x 11".

The DECA-P2 Record Forms are strength-based, nationally standardized, reliable, valid, and easy-to-use! These sets includes 40 assessment forms and a pad of 40 individual child profile forms. Sets available in English or Spanish.

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.

This versatile pencil grip will stretch to fit over large pencils and paint brushes. Ergonomically correct for both left and right-handed users. Colors may vary.

Be able to see the children at all times with these indoor observation mirrors. Shatter resistant, wide angle mirrors eliminate blind spots and enhance visibility. Mirrors are lightweight and fade resistant. Convex mirrors and mirrored domes provide a view around corners, corridors, and classrooms. Mirrors each measure 18" across. Round Mirror includes a mounting Z bracket and hardware. Mounting hardware is not included with the Half Dome and Quarter Dome Mirrors. Mirrors are indoor use only.

Move while you work quietly and make learning and working fun! These safe, 100% latex free bands were developed by an educator. Bouncy bands increase time on task; help high-energy workers fidget without distracting others; reduce students falling from leaning back in chairs; and discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. Available for desks and chairs! Bouncy Bands® stretch to fit chairs that have a distance from 13 - 17" between the chair legs. When students sit at tables, Bouncy Bands for Chairs allow students to have individualized sensory relief without distracting others.

Grades 1 - 5. Addressing morals, manners, empathy, friendship, showing and managing emotions, these games encourage discussion among children about proper social behavior as they strive to find the best solution to problems. These games cover socially challenging situations and together the group decides upon the best action. This encourages all players to communicate, listen and participate in the game. Set contains six game boards, 24 counters, one die, and one spinner.

5 years & up. Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs. Colors may vary. Size: 2.48".

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.

4 years & up. Encourage children to practice fine motor skills with this delightful Chunky Colorful Bead Sequencing and Patterning Practice Set with Storage Box. This bright colored bead sequencing set develops shape-recognition, color recognition, and spatial relations. Includes 10 simply designed, colorful patterns, and 45 pattern blocks in 6 different shapes and colors for replicating each pattern. Stores neatly in a wooden case.

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. 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, peas, carrot, mushroom, cucumber and broccoli. Each stone measures between 2" - 3".

12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete with padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that are easy for small hands to turn.