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Jigglers

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Essential facial and oral massagers, Jigglers offer the calming and organizing input of low intensity vibration. The only continuously "on" chewable, durable facial and oral massagers. To turn on, simply give the head a twist. Require 1 AA battery, not included. Secure battery compartment makes Jigglers safe for infant use. Sold as a set.

US$29.95 pair (one each)

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Kazoo

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Humming is easier than speaking and kazoos provide opportunities to experiment with sound production while developing breathing skills.

US$3

 
 
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Translucent Harmonica

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Four inch translucent harmonica comes in plastic storage case. Assorted colors.

US$5 each
US$16 set of four

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Magic Blow Pipe

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Toy contains a small ball. Not for children under 3 years.
Be a magician. Blow into this pipe and watch the ball rise and float silently in the air. Encourages prolonged blowing and provides visual stimulation. Challenging blowing activity.

US$6 per 3 pack

 
 
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Translucent Magic Mic

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
This 9 1/2" echo microphone magnifies the sound of your voice--no batteries required. Speech and language therapists use Magic Mic as a tool for enticing children who are reluctant to talk to do so...play with a purpose.

US$4

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Chirpy

Chirpy is a whistle & a bath toy at the same time! Fill him up with water, blow into his tail & hear him sing. Floats in the water, too! Measures 3.5" x 3".

US$8

 
 
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Ambi Trumpet

This colorful trumpet features a strong grip handle & 2 different blow-holes, each producing a different sound. Measures 5.5" x 3".

US$6

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Tommy Toot

This happy little chap will toot when you blow into his hat - a pocket sized friend that can be taken anywhere. Measures 4.25" x 2.25" x 1.5".

US$6

 
 
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Pustefix Bubbles

Pustefix Bubbles, made in Germany, are simply the best. Choose from two styles: an easy for small hands to hold tube with wand in the top, available in two sizes~1.3 ounce and 2.3 ounce~ and the famous six ounce squeeze-his-tummy-and-the-wand-pops-up Pustefix Bubble Bear that prevents spills and keeps hands clean. No dipping and dripping, only myraid bubbles to delight the child in all of us. Available in Red, Yellow and Blue.

US$1.50 Bubbles 1.3 oz
US$2 Bubbles 2.3 oz
US7.50 Bubble Bear 6 oz

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Bubbles 2.3 oz tube

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Bubble Bear 6 oz.

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Rainbow String Cola Pipe


Rainbow String Pipes

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Blow into either rainbow string pipe and watch as the string rises and spirals through the pipe. Encourages prolonged blowing and provides instant, quiet visual feedback and tracking. Adults and children alike find this irresistible fun. Keep one handy for stress relief.

US$6/3-pack
US$22.95/12-pack
US$60.75/36-pack

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Rainbow String Corn Pipe


 
 

 
 
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Zorp Rocket

Load it, blow it, and watch it soar gracefully through the air! It is safe to enjoy inside and may be used over and over again. Children with respiratory issues can use them to help develop breath control. Refills available.

Play Ability Factors: oral stimulation, encourages prolonged breathing and airflow skills, respiratory development, eye/hand coordination, grasp and release, fine motor, gross motor.

US$12.99

US$5.99 Refill

 
 
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Bear Family Dress-Up Puzzle

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Here's an ideal way to explore relationships and emotions and enhance language and fine motor skills, all while mixing and matching puzzle pieces. This wooden set contains 45 mix-and-match pieces to assemble Mama, Papa and Baby Bear. It's fun to change their expressions and their clothing to express their every mood. The wooden box, measuring 12 1/4" x 6" X 1 3/4," has compartments for easy storage, and the box lid conveniently serves as a puzzle board. Bear Family Dress-Up Puzzle makes a great springboard for storytelling.

US$15.99

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Mood Bear Puzzles

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Here's an ideal way to explore emotions, enhance language, fine motor skills and have fun mixing and matching puzzle pieces. Each Mood Bear Puzzle contains 18 pieces for six different outfits and expressions. All pieces fit easily in wood storage box with top of box serving as puzzle board.

US$7.50 each
US13.50 one of each

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Emma

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Ernest

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Onionhead Children’s A-Z Deck of 52 Feeling Cards

A Creative Child Magazine 2009 Preferred Choice Award winner, this deck includes 26 positive feeling cards and their 26 opposites. Five activities encourage creativity and communication while developing healthy emotional expression, problem solving skills, and reading abilities. Onionhead® provides a fun, fast, and easy way for kids to know their feelings and learn what to do with those feelings. For ages up to 9 years old. Made and printed in the U.S.A. on 100% recycled paper with non-toxic ink.

US$20



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Onionhead Children’s Edition A-Z Dictionary of 52 Emotions and their Stories

This informative story dictionary includes 52 emotions, 26 positive and their 26 opposites. The 26 stories deal with the most common situations children encounter. Through these stories, Onionhead® teaches life's lessons by sharing his own funny, difficult, and meaningful experiences. For ages up to 9 years old. Made and printed in the U.S.A. on 100% recycled paper.

US$10



Onionhead Set - 1 set of cards & 1 Dictionary


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US$27


 
 
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Eggspressions

A storybook and set of six expressive wooden eggs offer a role-playing activity to help children identify their feelings. Emotional intelligence leads to more effective communications. The game Eggspressions helps children identify their feelings and develop problem solving skills while having fun. By sharing their feelings and working together, children figure out a happy solution to a challenge.

US$22

 
 
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Trading Faces

Can you get players to guess an emotion using only facial expressions? In Trading Places, players quickly swap Emotion Cards until one has three of a kind. Then that player makes the expression on the matching cards, using only her face. Players win points by guessing correctly. Emotion Cards cover 13 feelings: angry, shy, loving, sad, worried, happy, excited, silly, bored, confused, proud, surprised, and afraid. Includes 39 playing cards, five reference cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to five players. Designed for ages six to adult, the game adapts well younger children. Develops emotional intelligence, collecting, and counting skills.

US$10.99

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Catch the Match

An eye-catching pattern recognition game, Catch the Match includes 15 cards, each with the dame 15 objects. Each object is different abd appears in different colors and at various locations on the cards. Any two cards have one and only one object that is exactly identical in color. All players play at the same time, each trying to be the first to find a match. The correct player takes ine of the cards as a reward, and the player with the most cards wins.
Includes 15 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to eight players, ages six to adult.
This easy to learn game enhances visual perception, color recognition, and pattern discrimination.

US$10.99

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Monkey Memory

A gang of monkeys has broken out of the zoo and stolen a pile of items from zoo visitors. After items are recovered, one is still missing, but which one? Keep your eyes sharp because a different item goes missing in each round. In Monkey Memory players get to see all the items once, then must quickly determine which one has gone missing. Collect a monkey coin for each correct answer. The player with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
Includes 50 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to eight players, ages five to adult.
This fast paced games encourages concentration, promotes logical thinking, and strengthens memory skills.

US$10.99

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Sherlock

As Sherlock goes around searching for clues, every player tries to remember each of the objects hidden facedown in a circle of cards. Sherlock travels from one card to another, stopping at a facedown card which the player has to remember. Sherlock continues to move as long as the player remembers correctly. When Sherlock travels to a face-up card, the player gets to keep that card, and the first player to collect six cards wins.
Includes 50 cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. Playing time: 15 minutes. Designed for two to five players, ages five to adult, Sherlock offers endless playability.
Enhances memory through repetition and deductive reasoning.

US$10.99

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Deep into the Forest

Part play theater and part brainteaser, this forest exercises imaginations and depth perception. Children can make up their own stories or use the cards; the challenge is to determine which animal is standing deeper in the forest. Comes with a summer and winter backdrop. Includes one 12" x 7" wooden tray, one two-sided wooden backdrop, , 16 wooden play pieces, 12 two-sided plastic matching cards, and one cotton storage bag.

US$40

 
 
 
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Memory Match 16

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. A bright spot in memorization games, this natural wooden board holds four double-sided cards for eight different games. Lift the red dots to match numbers, animals, patterns and more. Includes one 8" x 8" playing board, 16 red wooden dots, and four two-sided playing cards.

US$30

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Memory Match 36

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. More dots makes for a greater challenge. Four games involve nature, such as matching animal tracks, while the others are more abstract, such as matching upper case and lower case letters. Includes one 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" wooden playing board, 36 red wooden dots, and four two-sided playing cards.

US$40

 
 
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See It and Sign It

An easy-to-follow game that teaches ASL the fun way! It's six games in one, plus a DVD with live action demonstrations of hand signs. In Level One learn 60 words - 10 words in six different categories, the alphabet and numbers 1 to 10.

Play Ability Factors: language skills, matching skills, word recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills.

US$25

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See It and Sign It - Level II

Sign above the rest with the Second Edition of See It & Sign It. Learn 120 new words in 12 categories: family, food, home, animals, outdoors, sports, transportation, education, occupations, health, location, and time as well as question signs, additional numbers, and finger spelling. Now it's even easier to remember signs with "Easy Remember Guides." With its instructional DVD showing expert signers demonstrating every sign, See It & Sign It~Level 2 takes the guesswork out of signing. As a bonus, the game includes Spanish translations for each sign.

US$30

 
 
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Light Up Magic Mic

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
This 9 1/2" echo mic has flashing lights activated by a thumb switch. Requires three button cell batteries (included). Speech and language therapists use Light Up Magic Mic as a tool for enticing children who are reluctant to talk to do so...play with a purpose.

US$6

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Sturdy Birdy

Here's a fast moving game that delights and challenges everyone from five to 50+ while enhancing balance, coordination and core strength, improving social interaction, and building self-esteem. Roll the dice. Strike a pose. Find the perfect balance. No reading required. Simple counting during play. Contains 12 large Reggie the Pigeon pose cards and card stands, four seed bags, and two foam dice. For two to four players. Recommended for ages 5+.

US$20

 
 

Zoomorphs

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Zoomorphs~a building system with distinctlvely textured, vibrantly colored pieces that snap together easily and join snugly. Each set contains four to six animals that either presently exist or once did. Children can also morph these pieces into fabulous fantasy creatures. Choose from four distinctly themed sets, all with interchangeable pieces.

Zoomorphs invite experimentation, and that’s only the beginning. Children imagine, conceptualize and create. Once built, their never-before-seen-creations become imaginative play props. By building with Zoomorphs, children develop communications skills: naming their creations, identifying pieces, and even making up adventures. By encouraging this storytelling and writing down what the child says, adults re-enforce the connection between spoken and written language. The distinctive textures, vibrant colors, and open-ended possibilities are ideal for the visually impaired. Easy to sanitize pieces make Zoomorphs an ideal building system for use in hospital playrooms.

 
 
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Dinomorphs

Build a duckbill, pterosaur, stegosaur, and t-rex or morph interchangeable pieces for a one-of-a kind dinosaur.

US$22

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Rainforestmorphs

Build a conure or a crocodile, a panther, and a tropical frog or maybe a concrocofrog.

US$22

 
 
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Nightmorphs

Includes glow in the dark pieces that build a bat, a cat, and a firefly, a lanternfish, gila monster and viper. Imagine a batflyfish or a fireflycat.

US$32

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Safarimorphs

Build a parrot and a swallowtail butterfly, a lizard, elephant, leopard, and zebra. Or create a parrottailleozeb.

US$32

 
 
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Upper & Lower Case Alphabet

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Celebrate this wooden alphabet puzzle with upper and lower case versions of each letter. Complete the puzzle by matching the shape of each letter to its space or name an object and find the letter that begins the word. Letters may be used for sorting by color or case and into consonants and vowels, matching upper and lower cases, and tracing. Measures 18" x12".

US$18.99

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Doorbell House

Ding Dong! Fun is at the door of this "sound"ly-built wooden doorbell house. Four electronic doorbell sounds, four unique locks with matching keys, and four pose-able play people are included with this charming cottage. The keys are attached to the house, so they won't get lost, and the sturdy handle allows this exciting house party to go wherever children go. Cottage interior is divided into quadrants and the play people fit inside, making Doorbell House ideal for memory games. Who's behind the red door?

US$33

 
 
Chew Noodle

Chewnoodles

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Chewnoodles provide sensory solutions to oral motor challenges by aiding in oral self-regulation and strengthening jaw muscles. Made of FDA approved silicone, Chewnoodles are non-toxic, waterproof, portable, and lightweight. Measuring eight inches in length and 1/2" in diameter, Chewnoodles feature an aluminum carabiner clip that attaches to clothing for easy accessibility and to reduce the risk of the chewy being dropped or lost. To discourage chewing on the carabiner, attach high on the child's clothing. Although durable, Chewnoodles wear down from use; worn ends can be trimmed as wearing occurs. Hand washing with warm water and soap preferred. Occasional top rack dishwasher cleaning acceptable. Use with adult supervision. Designed for children three years and up.

Original Chewnoodles come in a choice of texture~smooth or bumpy, and Bumpy comes in a choice of color~blue or red. Please specify.
The new Chewnoodle Super features a more durable solid tube design, bumpy texture, and a blue tint appealing to those seeking a more discrete chewy. Gary Bala developed Chewnoodles for his son who has a constant need to chew and recommends Super for anyone needing continuous oral motor stimulation.

US$9.99-15.99

 
 
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Mini Tweets Bird Whistle

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Blow into these 3" bird whistles and tweet, tweet, tweet. Assorted primary colors. Set of three.

US$12 set of 3

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Magic Moves

Magic Moves is all about…MOVIN’! Stomp like an elephant! Soar like an eagle! Ninety fun, physical commands, twinkling light show, and 26 musical styles get kiddos up and keep them moving, exercising their bodies, creativity, and listening skills. Promotes creative movement and gross motor development, develops listening skills and the ability to follow instructions and enriches vocabulary as kiddos creep and leap, stomp, sway, soar and so much more. Ideal for group activities including family fitness fests. Comes with three AAA batteries.

US$19.99

 
 
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Touchable Bubbles

What's more delightful than blowing bubbles and being able to reach out and touch them without having them pop? Available in two sizes: .53 ounce three inch tall Mini Test Tube and .75 ounce 4 1/2" tall Test Tube. Screw top. Assorted tube colors.

US$2(.75oz)

US$1.25 Mini(.53oz)

US$12 Mini 12-pack

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Eyespybags™

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
These unique, colorful bags are stuffed with skill building fun for hours of creative, open-ended play. Objects are hidden in the bags and can be found by manipulating the bag and sifting through the filler. The fleece fabric is soft, durable, and stain-resistant, and the wipe-able 4” vinyl viewing window allows easy viewing of the hidden objects. The double-stitched and safety-tested bags are completely sealed so that objects can’t be lost. Includes write on/wipe-off tag listing objects and activity ideas.

Eyespybags™ are great for children who enjoy tactile activities. Finding the hidden objects engages children, encourages eye-hand coordination and finger manipulation, and develops fine motor, memory and conceptual skills as children search and find different objects. Great for early learning and special needs; older children can race to see who finds all the objects first. Available in two styles.

 
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Eyespybags™ - Language Development

This Eyespybag™ is filled with objects that teach relationships, sequencing, prepositions and many other important skills.

US$18

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Eyespybags™ - ABC

All letters of the alphabet, some upper case and some lower case, are hidden inside the bag along with an object that starts with each letter.

US$18