Special Needs & Inclusion

The prevalence of ASD is growing tremendously in early childhood classrooms. This book showcases the diverse capabilities of students with ASD and prepares early childhood educators to work effectively with students ages 3-5 with pervasive developmental disorders. Descriptive examples and interactive activities guide teachers to understand how these disorders affect student progress and how educators can tap into student potential. Each chapter offers several strategies to address specific academic,… More »

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.

Recommended for beginner writers by teachers, this pencil grip ensures correct finger positioning, provides maximum control and is perfect for both left and right-handed users.

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… More »

This resource book offers simple easy-to-use solutions to support sensory needs of preschool children in your classroom. Adaptations and activities are included for Sensory Processing Disorder. Chapters cover concepts such as: Explaining Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorder, Defining sensory avoiders, seekers, and under-responders, Designing the environment to support the sensory development of all children, Helping preschoolers with sensory processing problems, Providing practical… More »

3 years & up. Squeeze this tool in the middle to open the tweezers and strengthen muscles in little hands and fingers! A perfect picker-upper that also builds the hand strength necessary for good fine-motor skills. Includes 6 tweezers in 6 different colors.

Grades 1 & up. Ideal tools to explore shapes, sizes and the relationships between area and volume. Explore and compare volume using any wet or dry material. Removable base and stopper for easy filling. Set includes 15 pieces.

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.

Catching is easy with this slow-floating ball! Super-lightweight ball is easy to track, and the surface is pliant enough for children to grasp. The inflation level controls the bounce and softness, and it's strong enough to support a child. Ships deflated. Inflates with straw (included) or pump. This ball is 7.5 inches to 10 inches around. Color may vary.

Grades 1 & up. Help your students concentrate on what they read by adding a bit of surprise to the lesson. Students answer the questions before reading (red cubes), during reading (blue cubes) and after reading (green cubes). Can make for a lively discussion. Each cube measures 1.625" x 1.625". Set of 6 cubes total.

This tactile plastic learning frame has high-relief Braille markings of alphabet letters and numbers. An ideal way for blind and sighted students alike to learn Braille. Frame shows the alphabet and numbers 0 - 9. Measures 9.75" x 4.25". Colors may vary.

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… More »

3 years & up. Using Wiggle Feet while sitting in any chair helps children to pay attention and stay focused while expelling extra energy. The quiet motion enables movement while working, as the deep, relaxing pressure fosters the ability to stay on task and be more productive. Wiggle Feet have dual textured surfaces; on one side are flexible nubs and on the other are small bumps for the right amount of tactile stimulation. Helps improve coordination by improving balance and stabilization. Customize… More »

"Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder" is a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, helping children with autism communicate,… More »

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.

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.

3 years & up. Light up the water with the new and colorful Sesame Street Cookie Monster Glo Pal that activates when wet. Use these delightful characters in the bath tub to keep your child so captivated with the water they won't want to get out, or incorporate them into your sensory learning plans. As soon as they leave the water they turn off. Perfect for water tables, bath tubs, baby pools, or anything filled with water. Contains LED lights that turn on and off automatically. The Cookie Monster… More »

5 years & up. Bright and colorful alphabet noodles. Use in craft projects to build literacy skills. Non-toxic. 0.5" lb.

There are no words to describe how families feel when they learn that a child they love has been diagnosed with autism. This book was written for those families. It explains autism in simple terms, discusses the major characteristics associated with autism, and offers simple strategies for helping children with autism function in their homes, at school, and in the community. My Child Has Autism provides strategies for families to help their child learn to be independent, build social skills, and… More »

Foam dice and are 2" square. Set of 2 dice, numbered 1 - 6.

3 years & up. Light, soft and smooth and resembles snow allowing children to create different shapes with their own hands! Easy clean up with a damp cloth and can be used over and over again! Includes .5 lb. and reusable airtight bucket to ensure it stays soft.

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.