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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$29.99 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$2.99

 
 
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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$4.99 each
US$15.99 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$7.49 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$4.99

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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$7.99

 
 
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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$7.49

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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".

US7.49

 
 
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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.

1.3 oz Bubbles
US$1.99 ea/$9.99 6-pak
2.3 oz Bubbles
US$2.49 ea/$12.49 6-pak 6 oz Bubble Bear
US$7.99 ea/$21.99 3-pak

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Bubbles 2.3 oz tube

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$12.49 6-pak

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Bubble Bear 6 oz.

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$21.99 3-pak

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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$7.49/3-pack
US$25.49/12-pack
US$71.49/36-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$14.99

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$7.99 each
US14.49 one of each

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Emma

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Ernest

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Onionhead Set - 1 set of cards & 1 Dictionary


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.

 
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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$28.99

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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$24.99

 
 

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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$11.99

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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$11.99

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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$11.99

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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$11.99

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Herding Cats

Who let the cats out? In Herding Cats, these frisky felines have minds of their own, and only the Cowdog can wrangle them back up again. Cats are lassoed by a Cowdog of a matching color, and you want to be the player to capture a herd of three cats. Beware of the Stampede Card that will send the cats running to score points for other players, and look out for the Wild Cat Lady, who may be able to help you out, if you're in a pinch. This silly card game will delight the whole family and show that while Herding Cats is fun, it's no easy task! Fun for children and adults, Herding Cats promotes hand management, logical thinking , and basic strategy skills. Includes 60 playing cards and instructions in English, Spanish and French. For 2 to 6 players. 15 minute playing time. Box size: 5" x 7" x 1.5"

US$11.99

 
 
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Hop To It

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Time to get your memory moving with Hop to It! Take a deep breath, get a good look at the row of objects, then you're off! As soon as you remember an item that's covered, the disc is removed and placed on the next item in the line. With only 30 seconds to remember all of the objects, you'll need to be quicker than a bunny as you hop from one item to the next. Challenging for all ages, Hop to It! develops active working memory skills and timed object recognition. Includes 21 object tiles, 3 cover discs, a timer and instructions in English, Spanish and French. For 2 to 6 players. 10 minute playing time. Box size is 5" x 6" x 1.5"..

US$11.99

 
 
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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$29.99

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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$49.99

 
 
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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$29.99

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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$34.99



See It and Sign It - Levels I & II Bundle

US$54.99


 
 
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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$5.99

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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$21.99

 
 

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.

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.

 
 
 
 
textured, vibrantly colored pieces snap together easily & snugly; toy promotes creative play, communication, ideal for visually impaired; easy to sanitize
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Safarimorphs

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

US$32.99

textured, vibrantly colored pieces snap together easily & snugly; toy promotes creative play, communication, ideal for visually impaired; easy to sanitize
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Rainforestmorphs

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

US$22.99

 
 
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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$34.99

 
 
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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$12.99 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$21.99

 
 
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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$1.49 Mini(.53oz)

US$14.99 Mini 12-pack

US$2.49 Tube(.75oz)

US$12.99 Tube 6-pack

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board book teaches connection between playing with & putting away toys, promotes cooperation, following instructions & responsibility
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Clean Up Time

Eebee goes on "a play and put things away adventure" in this sturdy board book with easy to lift extensions on every page. Readers see eebee play with pals, then follow through on putting away. Children learn the connection between playing and putting away, and that's a lesson their adults will appreciate and can re-enforce consistently and playfully.

US$7.99

 
 
 
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Have A Ball and Peek-A-Boo

Children are never too young for us to share our appreciation of books and reading with them. Cloth books make ideal beginning books. The soft, thick pages are easy to grasp and turn and impossible to tear. Peek-A-Boo and Have A Ball follow a charming eebee playing peek-a-boo and discovering multiple ways to play with a ball. As we read along, we share in the adventures, discovering where eebee is by seeking and peeking, lifting and looking and learning to play catch, roll, toss , push, even hide a ball. Have A Ball includes a securely attached ball on a cord so that the child can play along. Velcro and a crinkly pocket page provide auditory surprises to the color and texture rich book.

US$15.99

cloth books, easy to turn pages develop cognitive, language, & motor skills
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toy explores color matching, textures, shapes & size relationships, language & ideas
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If the Shape Fits

If the SHAPE FITS is a playful, interactive adventure with shapes, colors and sizes to stack and fit, compare, share, and “wear.” Includes one 12" eebee doll and 4 soft “wearable” shapes that easily slip on and off of eebee’s arms and legs and invite the child to try them on her own hands and feet, arms and legs. In addition to exploring color matching and shapes and size relationships, if the Shape Fits is for turn-taking, naming body parts, creating your own games and just getting silly with language and ideas.

US$34.99

 
 
 
with four different soft, colorful, textured balls, toy exercises motor & social skills
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Have A Ball

One ball with a removable cylinder center, another with easy to grasp tentacles, and a wheel that rolls (or a disk that slides!), provide countless variations on the classic learning adventure of rolling a ball. Soft, colorful, and rich with textures, this unique plush ball set allows infants and toddlers to explore, compare and discover as they exercise motor and social skills playing new games. Includes handy zippered storage bag.

US$32.99

 
 
 
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Puppet-on-a-Stick

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Three oversized puppets on sticks inspire dramatic play with silly faces, movable mouths, and endless possibilities! Ideal for encouraging speech and expressing feelings. Pressing lever to open and close puppet's mouth builds thumb strength. Available in set of three, one of each style, or individually, by color and name: Fez/purple, Kai/green, Lex/yellow. Please specify a first and second choice if ordering individually. We'll do our best to accommodate your first choice.

US$9.99 each

US$24.99 set of three, one each


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ASL Books - Series One
Fun with Abby & Alyssa

Raising awareness of American Sign Language (ASL) as a communication skill benefits everyone. Children, whether deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, quickly learn basic signs and use them effectively to communicate their needs. In each book in the series Fun with Abby & Alyssa, the author chronicles daily activities in the lives of his granddaughters while the girls demonstrate signs related to the topic and encourage readers to make the signs too. Each book also includes ASL alphabet and the numbers 1 through 10.
Sign language acts as a bridge to speech, enabling children to express themselves and talkers to interact successfully with nonverbal children. Signing builds finger strength and enhances fine motor skills, word recognition, and language development.

Book one, A Day at The Zoo, finds the girls on a journey through the zoo.
Book two, A Day with Colors, teaches the signs for colors.
Book three, A Day Starts with Breakfast, introduces signs for foods eaten at breakfast.

US$35.99 set of three books

 
 
picture book teaches children with visual impairments social competence & self advocacy skills; sighted children learn why the visually impaired see & play differently
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All Children Have Different Eyes

"All Children Have Different Eyes" is a beautifully illustrated picture book that models for children with visual impairments ways to confidently and competently play and make friends, even while facing difficult social challenges, including bullying. Includes activities for building social competence and self advocacy skills.

Sighted children will become better classmates and friends when they learn why children with visual impairment see and play differently. A glossary for kids and references for adults complete this valuable resource.

US$19.99 each

US$17.99 two or more

 
 
book introduces Braille to the sighted, matching games, word & number puzzles re-enforce newly acquired reading skills; builds awareness, fosters acceptance
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Braille for the Sighted

Have you wondered how braille dots are organized so that you can read them with your fingertips? This book is colorful and easy to understand with graphics and games to teach beginning braille.

US$7.99

 
 
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Braille Alphabet Blocks

Twenty-seven alphabet blocks, each with a lower case letter and its Braille equivalent cut into top and bottom. European style font offers embossed letters easily traced by little fingers. Sides feature primary color upper case letters, numbers and sign language alphabet . Basswood 1 3/4" cubes. Not only useful for those who will learn Braille, but also as an introduction to the sighted of the way the blind read.

US$39.99

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Braille Math Blocks

Sixteen blocks embossed on two sides, each with numerals and math symbols. Based on Nemeth code, the set features more than two sets of numerals: 1 - 9 as well as symbols for plus, minus, equals. Perfect companion to award-winning Braille Alphabet Blocks.

US$24.99



Braille Blocks Combo

US$54.99

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Doll House Play

Doll house play encourages both imitative and imaginary play, role playing, and story telling which enhance language development and communication skills. Playing together, children learn collaboration and cooperation, building trust and forming friendships.

Through role playing, children express their feelings and with the guidance of a trusted adult can learn valuable skills for coping with stressful situations. People and furnishings can be used with a dollhouse or on their own for play.


Furnishings

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US$21.99 each Choose any three rooms

 
 
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Bathroom

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Rub-a-dub-dub! Even yellow ducky likes swimming in this tub!

US$24.99

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Bedroom

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
How shall we arrange...and re-arrange...this bedroom?

US$24.99

 
 
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Kitchen

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Someone's always cooking up fun in this well-stocked kitchen.

US$24.99

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Dining Room

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Set the table and call the family. Dinner is ready.

US$24.99

 
 
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Living Room

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Gather your family in front of the fireplace to play games or watch favorite shows.

US$24.99

 
 
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Doll House Families

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Bendable figures for active play. Grandpa, grandma, mom, dad, sister, and brother make up this family. Who lives in your home?

US$24.99 each set

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All Season House - Furnished

Warning: Choking hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
There are as many ways to play with this house as there are families in the world. Open design, six rooms, moveable stairs, and a reversible winter/summer themed, solar-paneled roof inspire year-round activities. Complete with bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and living room furnishings.

US$229.99

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Steve Light Story-Boxes

WARNING: Choking hazard, small parts. Not for children under 3 years old.
Discover a new approach to developing early language skills and storytelling~Steve Light Story-Boxes designed by award-winning teacher, author and illustrator Steve Light. Popular fairy tales and folktales from around the world are now story-boxes containing stylized characters and props as well as booklets retelling the stories in Steve’s own words.

 
 
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Hansel & Gretel

HANSEL & GRETEL The German fairy tale of Hansel & Gretel depicts a brother and sister’s escape from the Crunch Witch and her tempting house of sweets. Now as a Steve Light Story-box, it includes hand-painted resin figures of Hansel, Gretel, Father, Crunch Witch, and Duck. Other props include the cauldron, the river, and the recipe book.

US$49.99

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Little One Inch

Little One Inch is the Japanese folktale of a small boy’s determination to overcome the expectations of others and defeat the dreaded Oni monster. Hand-painted, resin characters include Little One Inch, Princess, Prince, Big Fish, and Oni Monster.

US$49.99

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Rapunzel

The popular German fairy tale Rapunzel is now a Steve Light Story-box containing hand-painted resin pieces of Rapunzel, Prince, Witch, and garden radishes. Other props include the tower, the ladder, and Rapunzel’s long, braided hair.

US$49.99

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The Girl Who Loved Danger

The African folktale of The Girl Who Loved Danger involves a brave and defiant girl who gets into a scaly situation and eventually learns to heed her parents’ advice. Hand-painted, resin pieces include Girl, Parents, Villagers, and Ancestor Bird as well as other unique props.

US$49.99

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Tweezers

The key to developing fine motor skills is developing the thumb-forefinger pincer grasp. Great for visual-motor integration. Cotton balls are easy to grasp. Start there and progress to harder to grasp items.

 
 
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Gator Grabber Tweezers

Sized for smaller hands - 4" long. Easier tension for developing muscles. Encourage communication and interaction with puppet-like gator conversations.

US$8.99 set of 6

US$14.99 set of 12

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Where Do Animals Live?

Entertaining and educational, this self correcting puzzle game promotes recognition of different animals and the places they live. Builds language skills through identification and pronunciation of the names of the animals and their homes. By associating each animal with the place it lives, Where Do Animals Live? deepens appreciation of animals and their habitats and encourages further learning through reading. Made in durable, flexible plastic, pieces easily wipe clean. Each pair measures roughly 3" x 6."

US$24.99

 
 
 
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What Do Animals Eat?

This self-correcting puzzle game pairs animals and foods they eat. Learning to identify and pronounce the words for the animals and foods enhances language development and encourages further exploration through reading. Made of durable, flexible, easy to clean plastic. Matching pair measures roughly 3" x 6".

US$24.99

 
 
 
wooden books promote language & basic communication skills, cooperation & collaboration; angular page design for easy opening & page turning
At The Farm $11.99
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At The Farm and
At The Zoo

Sturdy wooden pages and simple pictures encourage babies to read along. Angular page design makes opening and turning pages easy. Enhance perspective with visual, tactile, and auditory cues and introduce basic social skills, from basic communication and language development to cooperation and collaboration. Non-toxic graphics and finish. Approximately 6" x 4 3/4" x 3/4".

US$11.99 each

US$10.79 each if you buy one of each

one of each ($21.58 for both)
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At The Zoo $11.99
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The Sea Squad
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Meet Flipper, Dipper, Chomper, and Bob and express yourself with these silly creatures from the sea. Choose an angler fish with light-up angler (Flipper), octopus (Dipper), shark (Chomper) or clam (Bob) and get hooked on dramatic play. Stick puppets with simple movable mouths inspire dramatic and creative play, enhance communication and social skills, and build thumb strength. Great for puppet shows, story time, circle time, family announcements and more. Measure approximately 12".

US$41.99 set of four

 
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