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man-122	Sparkle Spinner Diffraction vinyl creates a sparkling array of color as it spins up and down a galvanized metal wand. Perfect visual attention getter, visual tracking device, and distraction toy. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$4	man-123	Double Sparkle Spinner Classic spinner with a twist. Double loops, double fun. Perfect visual attention getter, visual tracking device, and distraction toy. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$4
sci-260	Spinning Melody Top Spin the top and hear a melody as the top rotates and lights up. Assorted bright colors and melodies. This top is a favorite among our visually impaired customers, children and adults alike. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$3	mus-160/3	Translucent Groan Tube with supervision Lightweight translucent plastic tube that "groans" when turned on end or shaken. Neon colors, 16" long. Auditory response encourages child to turn tube to make enclosed noise maker slide and "groan." This encourages grasp and wrist motion. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$5 set of 3
man-116/8	Farm Sticks Now everyone can enjoy chopsticks. Farm Sticks provide a fun way to refine pincer grasp and improve fine motor skills. Eight farm animals each with embossed details: cow, duck, goat, horse, pig, rabbit, rooster, and pig. Identifying and naming the animals enhance language development and object discrimination. Dishwasher safe. For ages 3+. US$16 set of 8	man-117/8	Fish Sticks Now in bright translucent ocean colors, Fish Sticks offer a fun way to refine pincer grasp and improve fine motor skills. Eight ocean-related embossed shapes: angel fish, dolphin, lobster, octopus, orca, seahorse, shark, and starfish. Identifying and naming the ocean animals enhance language skills and object discrimination. Dishwasher safe. For ages 3+. US$16 set of 8
Select a size: 1-1/2"  sci-360/4  $5 2"  sci-362/4  $10	Metal Springs (assorted colors) Round metal springs in assorted colors and two sizes (1-1/2", 2") perfect for small hands. Size encourages hand to hand transfer, experimentation, and manipulation. For ages 3+. US$5-$10 set of 4	man-121/12	Bug Clickers Easy to grasp and hold, these lithographed 1 3/4" x 1" metal clickers encourage children to bring thumb and index finger together to press the metal strip underneath to create a loud click. Makes a good sound source for orientation and mobility. Some blind adults have commented that this makes a terrific attention-getter if someone is lost or needs assistance. Assorted bugs. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$6 set of 12
Please select: Set of 6 toobs  man-119/6  $9 Box of 24  man-119/24  $28.80	Pop Toobs Pop Toobs strengthen muscles invloved in two-handed activities and provide auditory, visual, and tactile feedback. Simple accordion tubes pull apart--up to 29"--and scrunch back to 8 1/2", bend and snap together. Bend one into a circle and snap the ends together to form a bracelet. Connect one to another and then another. How many can you connect? How long is the chain when all the toobs are pressed together? when they're pulled out as far as each will go? Play and learn while developing muscle strength. US$9   set of six toobs US$28.80   box of 24	sci-340	Enchanted Fairy Kaleidoscope Hold the wand and kaleidoscope to the light and see an ever changing display of sparkle, color and motion. Good for assessing visual tracking ability and inducing calm. Children and adults alike become fascinated by the ever moving display and find themselves relaxing. Measures 9 1/4" long. US$18

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