Special Needs & Inclusion

3 years & up. Develop fine motor skills by matching a bee to it's hive using pincers or tongs. With colorful bee hives and cute bumble bees, children move them around using a wooden pincher. This item reinforces color recognition and counting. Contains 6 honeycombs, 6 bees, tongs, and activity guide. Product is made using chemical free, kiln-dried recycled rubberwood and designed with water based non-toxic colors as accent. Each hive measures 2.0" x 2.2" x 1.8".

Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.

2 years & up. This ten piece tile set makes learning numbers in Braille as easy as 1-2-3. The vibrantly colored set features numbers 1-10 and the corresponding Braille cells. Each tile features one side with the numeral and corresponding Braille cells and the other side features impressed leaf illustrations to help children count. Children can trace the indentations on each tile and learn to count with their fingers while counting out loud.

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.

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.

3 years & up. These kits offer new ideas and fun to the traditional take-home favors and loot bags. The assorted fun allows for 8 or more different designs to circulate through each kit. The bags containing each kit measure 7"L x 3"W. Each unit includes: 8 assorted-color Wikki Stix®, black and white play sheet with illustrations, ideas, connect-the-dot designs. Units come in packs of 50.

Set it and go! This super simple timer offers unique visual and auditory indicators, including a warning alarm. Operates easily with just 2 dials: total alarm time and warning time. Total alarm time can be set from 5 minutes to 2 hours, in 5-minute increments. Counts down until the colored light glows, and the alarm sounds. Adjust the volume or turn off the sound for visual timing. Measures 3.25"L x 3.25"W x 4.75"H. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

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 of the fish in play dough, sand, or clay. Set includes 8 fish with stunning details: Blue Tang, Golden Butterfly Fish, Blue Spotted Ray, Plaice, Peppermint Angel Fish, Jewel Cichlid, Clown Fish, and Sergeant Major Fish. Each stone measures between 2.5" - 3.5".

3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by families, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft, they're a fun interactive learning tool! Soft and pliable, Wikki Stix® are easy to use and do not contain gluten, latex, nor any nuts or nut by-products. They are made of non-toxic wax, like that found in bubble gum and lipstick, along with basic hand-knitting yarn. Kit includes 192 colorful 8" Wikki Stix®, six 7" x 7" boards, and activities specific for inclusion facilitation. Made in the USA.

The Language Builder Picture Noun Card set is a tremendous tool for teaching key language concepts to preschool age children; children and adults with autism, developmental delay, or speech/language delay; or to anyone first learning or re-learning basic language skills. This 350 full color noun card set includes stunning, child-pleasing, bright, photographic images from nine basic categories (animals, foods, vehicles, furniture, clothing, toys, everyday objects, shapes, and colors). This is the only flashcard set to offer Basic Stage Set of fifteen images (105 cards). In Stage One, two identical images are on white backgrounds. In Stage Two, five similar images are in their natural settings. The basic stage cards teach matching, labeling, and categorization skills. Also, the shape and color cards have exact duplicates so you can match them up. The back of each card is numbered and gives a label and category for the image, as well as suggested activities appropriate to the card.

3 years & up. Provide a comfortable space for moments of respite in your classroom with the Carolina Connections Cove. The curved, semi-enclosed design and comfortable seating area foster belonging and invite children to find a sense of calm, while also creating a pathway between spaces in the classroom. Incorporate sensorial elements into the built-in rungs along the canopy to enhance play experiences for children. Made using durable birch plywood and an easy-to-clean vinyl cushion, this unit is designed to withstand the rigors of continued use. Measures 41"W x 44"H x 23"D.

3 years & up. Provide a comfortable space for moments of respite in your classroom with the Carolina Connections Cove. The curved, semi-enclosed design and comfortable seating area foster belonging and invite children to find a sense of calm, while also creating a pathway between spaces in the classroom. Incorporate sensorial elements into the built-in rungs along the canopy to enhance play experiences for children. Made using durable birch plywood and an easy-to-clean vinyl cushion, this unit is designed to withstand the rigors of continued use. Measures 41"W x 44"H x 23"D.

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, reliable and valid, making it appropriate for child and program outcomes.

3 years & up. A great sensory alternative to sand, oatmeal, or rice! These 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! 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 pounds.

3 years & up. Create an interesting sensory experience in the classroom with the multipurpose Carolina Connections Rhythm Seating. The gentle curve of the seat creates visual interest as well as a pathway using the organic shapes found in nature. Securely attach entire seat to shelving units or use individually to create multiple configurations and places for exploration in the classroom. The durable foam seating pad is textured to provide comfort and sensorial input for children who may be seeking it. Remove the cushion for use on the floor and create even more opportunities for sensory play and engagement! Sturdy unit features a durable construction from birch plywood and additional storage below the seat. Measures 32" x 16.5" x 18".

4 years & up. Use like you would glitter to decorate craft projects. Non-toxic. 1 pound.

Help children learn correct numeral formation through tactile experiences using these durable Tactile Sandpaper Numerals to Practice Forming and Writing Numbers. These tactile cards include arrows to ensure proper number formation. Simpy have children follow along with the arrows as they trace or practice the number on paper. This activity promotes fine motor skills, number recognition, and sensory learning. Includes numbers 0-9. Measures 4.25"L x 2.63"W.

3 years & up. These easy spring scissors help beginners learn the motion of cutting with scissors. They are easy to use with both hands. Set of 4.

The Loose Parts set of books serve as inspiration with hundreds of beautiful full color photographs illustrating ways children enjoy using everyday items in their play, encouraging their curiosity, giving free reign to their play, and encouraging creativity. Books are available individually.

Get children moving, bouncing, and building confidence with HOP! balls. Designed to support active gross motor development, these vinyl hopper balls encourage children to strengthen balance, coordination, core stability, and body awareness through energetic movement and play. Featuring easy-grip handles molded directly into the ball, HOP! balls provide children with an engaging way to stay active indoors or outdoors. Whether children pretend to hop like frogs, rabbits, or crickets, these movement-based play experiences help promote physical fitness while supporting imaginative play and sensory engagement. The valve allows for quick inflation with a hand or foot pump, while the durable vinyl construction stands up to repeated use. When being used, it is recommended to use on a surface free of objects that could pop the ball.

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. 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.

3 years & up. The Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat allows children to move while sitting, releasing pent-up fidgety energy, enabling them to focus in the classroom and at homework time. Kids can rock back and forth, and all around, as the continuous movement increases blood flow to the brain, improving concentration. The Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat provides a quiet outlet for excess energy without distracting other students. Includes a pump so firmness can be customized exactly to each child's needs. Comfortable heavy-duty vinyl seat is easy to wipe clean. For use on hard surfaces and carpets. Wobble Seat measures 14.2"L x 14.2"W x 11.4"H and holds a maximum weight of 500 lbs.

3 years & up. Craft your own calming sensory bottles using the DIY Calm Down Sensory Bottle Kit! Each kit comes with a selection of glitter and sparkles, along with an instructional sheet. Simply add contents and water, twist the cap back on, and your sensory bottle is good to go. The ends of the bottles are protected by textured silicone caps and are ideal for little fingers to explore. Bottles are refillable and reusable, offering limitless creative possibilities. Designed to encourage focused and tranquil play, the DIY Calm Down Bottles are utilized by parents, educators, and therapists to assist children in self-regulating their breathing and reorienting their attention, as they engage with the mesmerizing swirling contents. Easy to clean; once emptied, bottles can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water. Each bottle measures 8"L x 2" in diameter. Colors may vary.