Special Needs & Inclusion

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.

2 years & up. Lace, wrap and twist realistic or abstract animal patterns on large, animal-shaped wooden boards. Simple, screened faces encourage dramatic play without distracting from the colorful lace creations. Includes set of 10 double-sided, matte pattern cards for suggested designs. Five laces feature a wooden tip to support fine-motor skill development. Giraffe measures 7"W x 12"D x 10"H.

2 years & up. Provide a comfortable spot for your little one to read and learn on. This seating pillow features a zippered cotton chintz outer cover that is removable and easy to clean. Liquid resistant and fire retardant filling. Each pillow meets CA TB17 fire specifications and measure 24"L x 24"W. One year warranty.

3 years & up. Promote inclusion in a fun, engaging way with this set of Differing Abilities Puzzles. Each puzzle depicts real children with differing abilities so that children can begin to understand and accept that not everyone is like them. The puzzles will also help children develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".

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.

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.

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.

6 months & up. Encourage little ones to enjoy reading with these delightful cloth books. Each book is interactive with soft textures, crinkles, and sounds. Each book presents appropriate activities that promote curiosity, self-discovery and fine motor skills. Contents may vary.

4 years & up. Even children have obstacles to overcome and this book set is actually honest, light, and direct. With issues ranging from asthma, diabetes, autism, Down's syndrome, handicapped, blind and poor eyesight. Each book has a desire for all children to learn and play, and to be accepted for themselves as other children are. Titles may vary.

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.

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. Encourage your children to engage their sense with this fun Sensory Learning Ooze Tube Set in Three Bright Assorted Colors. These tubes are great for promoting exploration, curiosity, and early STEM concepts. Children will enjoy turning the set upside down and watching the gel ooze to the bottom. This set of three contain thick gel in blue, pink, and green. Measures 4.75"H x 2"W each.

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. Compatible with other Grippies® sets.

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.

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 for fostering creativity, sparking imagination, and discovering self-expression through art. Set includes rainbow, brilliant, royal and ultra shimmer colors. Non-toxic. Made in the USA. Measure 2.5 oz each.

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. Each set includes 6 stones in 6 colors: three measuring 14.96" x 14.56" x 3.35" and three measuring 10.23" x 10.23" x 1.77".

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.

4 years & up. These gel writing boards are a fun way to practice ABC's, reading and writing, or doodling! Just draw and then erase with the magic stylus. These boards make it fun for children to answer questions and spell new words. These writing boards are a great way to practice penmanship over and over again. This set promotes dexterity and fine motor skills. The set includes 12 boards with stylus pens. Each board measures 4"L x 8.5"W. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Provide sensory motor stimulation and an opportunity to help children manage emotions, develop calming techniques for their mind and body, reduce anxiety and stressors. The items in the kit allow children to work and play independently and become resilient when met with a challenge. Includes hardback book, 1 sensory fidget stick, 2 glow sticks, Playfoam, 100 links, rainbow coil spring, 20 pop cubes, globe stress ball, and 2 poppers. Items may vary. The included book takes a look at different perspectives on giving and receiving hugs. It shows readers that there are different ways to think and react to every scenario. Styles and colors may vary.

2 years & up. Bring the world of food to life with this set of 20 realistic fruit and vegetable stones, perfect for imaginative play in the home corner, mud kitchen, or role-play market stall. Each durable, tactile stone, from aubergine and baby corn to mango, pineapple, and pomegranate, is designed to spark curiosity as children explore familiar and exotic foods, encouraging descriptive language, counting, and discussions about healthy eating. Washable and hardwearing, these stones are ideal for messy play, whether creating tropical dishes in the mud kitchen or making imprints in playdough, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Made from a sturdy stone mix, each piece measures 1.75" - 3".

2 years & up. Spark curiosity and imaginative play with this beautifully detailed set of 12 Sensory Play Stones: Bugs. Designed for indoor and outdoor exploration, each tactile stone features realistic textures and engraved details that encourage children to observe, compare, and talk about the fascinating world of bugs. Made from a durable stone mix, these sturdy creatures are perfect for sensory play in mud, sand, moss, or leaves and are easy to clean after every adventure. Children can also press the bugs into playdough to create detailed imprints, supporting hands-on discovery while building vocabulary, observation skills, and an appreciation for the important role bugs play in our environment.

3 years & up. Encourage active sitting and focused learning with the Wobble & Twist Stool. This stool is thoughtfully designed for safety, comfort, and movement. Unlike traditional wobble stools that tip at the base, this innovative design features a flat, non-slip bottom and a rotating, tilting seat, allowing children to rock and spin freely while staying safely grounded.

3 years & up. Emotions Dough Rollers & Tactile Emotion Stones are an engaging way to help children recognize and talk about the key emotions they may be experiencing. Each of the 6 stone rollers measure 2.75" long, sized perfectly for small hands. Simply roll into play dough, clay or sand, to make a body and add a face to complete the emotion. The set of Tactile Emotion Stones are engraved with faces showing 12 common emotions; happiness, fear, sadness, surprise, anger, confusion, shyness, and more! Each stone measures 2.25" wide. Rollers & Stones are made from a unique mix of resin and real stone, durable enough for use in sand and water, indoors and outside.

3 years & up. This twistable therapy device is an ergonomic approach to hand therapy, minor stress relief, building fine motor skills, and more. Soft, texturized rubber bumps on this Tangle® provide a one-of-a-kind sensory and tactile experience in your hands. The motion is calming and fun! Research has shown that fidgeting quietly during stressful times can lead soothed nerves and anxiety, more body control and focus. Tangle® helps keep restless minds and hands focused. Tangle® is: Latex-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic ABS and TPR material. Colors may vary.