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Sound Puzzle BoxEach shape--circle, square, triangle--makes a sound as it slides down a clear tube. A shape inserted upside down slides silently down the tube, only to sound off when the child turns the sorter upside down to dump out the shapes and sort again. Favorite shape sorter of blind and visually impaired children. US$20 |
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Sensory Snap BeadsSoft and flexible, durable and washable, this set of 14 pop links in two shapes and four colors features eye-catching tactile decorative patterns. Enhances color, pattern, and shape discrimination and develops motor skills and eye/hand coordination. US$24.99 |
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Classic Pop-Up ToyEngaging traditional wooden toy featuring four colorful figures which pop up and down on concealed springs as the child presses down on each one. Invites experimentation and teaches cause and effect as the child quickly discovers that different degrees of pressure produce different responses. Removable figures can be color matched to stripes on box but such is not required. Encourages eye/hand coordination and color recognition. Measures 6" x 8" x 1 3/4". US$12 |
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Pop Up School BusA new twist on an old favorite, the wheels on the Pop Up School Bus add the value of imaginative play to the traditional Pop Up Toy. Measures 7" x 3 1/2"x 3". US$15.00 Extra set of 4 People US$6 |
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Teachable TouchablesSmooth or bumpy, fuzzy or furry, soft or scratchy? Children build tactile awareness and vocabulary as they explore 10 distinct pair of texture squares. Each pillow or patch measures approximately two or three inches and fits easily into small hands and into the cloth drawstring bag. Includes an information sheet brimming with fun activities that "touch" on tactile discrimination, vocabulary, communication, and matching. Use blind folds with sighted children to focus their attention on tactile discrimination and increase their awareness of how blind children experience their environment. US$25 |
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Animal HomesChildren delight in spotting familiar animal friends and learning about their different homes: a doghouse, a birdhouse, a rabbit hole, or goldfish bowl in this 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" wooden book. Four double-sided wooden pages with eight silkscreened illustrations. US$12 |
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Things That GoKids on the go learn to identify their favorite modes of transportation on land, sea and in the air - from a helicopter to a baby carriage. This 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" book includes four double-sided wooden pages with eight silkscreened illustrations. US$12 |
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Buddy DogOne of the first things children recognize is faces. Buddy's face, with its oversized eyes and friendly smile, will easily capture a child's attention. Buddy's high contrasting colors are extra appealing to all with low vision or autism. The stimulating textures encourage tactile exploration - the cool cotton, soft velour, rubbery raised dots and the secret patch of rough fabric on Buddy's back. Buddy's reversible vest crinkles with a wonderful crackling sound, yet can be removed for children who are auditorially hype-sensitive. When Buddy's tail is pulled, he vibrates with a soothing hum. Play Ability Factor: high-contrasting colors, inviting features, visual and auditory stimulation, tactile stimulation and discrimination, memory and recall. US$27.99 |
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Bizi BallBizi Ball is loaded with stimulating features that encourage children to explore. The one-piece, pull apart ball is a fun way to learn cause and effect as well as coordinated movement. Bizi Ball has a variety of tactile features and sounds including crinkles, chimes and rattles... and the teething ring handle adds bouncy fun! Play Ability Factors: high-contrasting colors, inviting features, visual and auditory stimulation, tactile stimulation and discrimination, memory and recall. US$24.99 |
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GbabySwiss-made Gbaby features ultra-safe materials and simple ergonomic shapes that help young children develop motor skills while enhancing awareness of sound and touch. Pieces rattle when shaken and attract or repel as if by magic, inviting play and re-enforcing understanding of cause and effect. Soft touch edges and animal shapes are well suited for teething. All pieces are hermetically sealed, allowing G-baby to double as a bath toy and to go in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. US$26-40 |
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Baby Sea sets include fish, crab, sea turtle, and starfish plus assorted magnetic shapes. Baby Farm sets include a farmer, cow, horse, pig and sheep plus assorted magnetic shapes. |
 Farm 11-pc sci-178 $26
19-pc sci-179 $40
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Green Toys Block SetLightweight and stackable, Green Toys Blocks are made in the US from recycled milk jugs and are BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. Each 18 block set includes eight single blocks, four half blocks, two double blocks, two arch blocks and two triangular blocks. Particularly useful for beginning builders, connecting blocks reduce the frustration that comes from a previously stacked block being knocked off as child stacks another one. US$30 |
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Green Toys StackerLightweight Green Toys Stacker includes eight pieces for stacking without a center post. Graduated pieces allow children to explore relative size as they stack and re-stack pieces in whatever order they choose. Made in the US from recycled milk jugs. BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. US$16 |
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Stack And Nest CupsFive brightly colored, graduated cups turn water play into a time of infinite discovery. On dry land, they stack together to form a bright, beautiful skyscraper or nest together to resemble a box of stars. The unique color gradations introduce children to lighter and darker shades and provide an opportunity to explore color mixing. [Next time the child paints, offer yellow and blue only and encourage the child to mix to make green. Later add white and black to experience lighter and darker shades.] US$12 set of 5 cups |
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Typhoon SpinnerTurn the knob and watch the spinner turn round and round. Spinning Typhoon develops fine motor skills while demonstrating cause and effect. Made in the USA of select northern hardwoods and measures 3 3/4" across and 2" high. Colors and graphic designs vary. Suitable for children ages 1 and up, this simple spinner is ideal for solitary and group play, as well as adult/child interaction. Spinning more than one expands learning through observation and discussion. US$7.50 |
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Double Rainbow StackerWooden blossom and star shapes take on a rainbow effect when stacked on the twin stacking base. Unique placement of the center opening allows children to mix shapes on either post. This award winning stacker enhances fine motor, cognitive, and language development. US$20 |
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Lock A BlockThis classic Ambi toy offers primary color and basic shape identification and matching opportunities. High contrast between the bright white top and the color match raised rims outlining each opening facilitates “hitting the target.” Three dimensional shapes drop more easily into place than shaped dowel pieces that require precise fitting. Includes two each of three shapes. Retrieve shapes through door on front of block. Permanently attached key fits smoothly in the lock and turns easily; lock clicks as the key turns. US$20 |
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Lock A Block is particularly appealing to children with low vision who benefit from the high contrast and raised rims. The sound of the shapes hitting the bottom of the block and of the key turning in the lock provides auditory re-enforcement for the blind and visually impaired. |
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Classic DrumTwo times the fun. Sturdy double-sided drum can be separated into two single drums and comes with two sticks that clip into the sides for easy storage. Rolls effortlessly. US$30 |
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Classic XylophoneSturdy, two ways to play Classic Xylophone can be played using the sticks or as a piano and produces eight pure notes. Comes with two sticks that clip to the underside to avoid loss and an easy grip carry handle. Encourages fine motor development and experimentation with sound. Includes music with corresponding notes and colors for playing eight popular tunes when the child develops the skills and interest to do so. Play possibilities grow as the child grows. US$59 |
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Classic AccordionClassic Accordion features wide, pliable handles for secure hand placement. Turn the end and the notes change, inviting experimenting with sound and widening the range of auditory response. Pulling apart and pushing together the ends of this colorful accordion develop motor skills and awareness of the relationship between space and sound. Because playing an accordion requires both hands working together, accordions are an ideal toys for encouraging two handed play, the kind some children wish to avoid altogether. Finding an appealing toy without a "work around" is quite a challenge. Classic Accordion is the solution. US$35 |
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Musical Shape SorterDouble-sided shape sorter features a peek-a-boo safety mirror, clicking dial, and counting beads on the back and four distinct shapes, each featuring a different animal insert, on the front. Each shape doubles as a rattle and makes its own distinctive sound. Set the dial to play either animal sounds or four different melodies as the shapes are fit into their respective spots. On/off switch. Large, easy grip carry handle. Includes two AAA batteries. Ideal shape sorter for the blind and visually impaired. US$34 |
First FriendsDesigned for utmost safety and durability, highest grade materials in manufacturing and rigorous testing procedures ensure the quality of the First Friends line. First Friends expand imaginative play opportunities with lightweight, wipe clean props for creating whatever scenarios come to mind. US$7.50-8.50 |
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Ambi Pounding ApplePound down the four cheeky caterpillars with a jolly apple hammer. When the child succeeds in hitting a caterpillar another one immediately peeks out of the apple. The caterpillars can also be pressed down by hand. Enhances emerging understanding of cause and effect and develops hand-eye coordination. US$23 |
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Rocky Color ConeMade in the USA, this classic wooden stacker was first introduced by Holgate in 1938, and remains popular today. Its uniform dowel encourages experimentation by allowing a child to stack rings in any order. One ring falling in place atop another produces a "klacking" sound. The rounded wood base is a trademark design. Children delight in giving the cone a push and watching the cone rock, spin and topple over, spilling the rings. Measures: 4" diameter x 5-1/2" high. Introduces color and size and develops hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. US$20 |
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Ambi Building BeakersThese 10 bright beakers stack or nest, fill or pour. The raised rim around the edge of each cup facilitates stacking. Each beaker also features a different raised geometric pattern that invites exploration. Ambi Building Beakers are a classic for early childhood play. Early on, the child will simply put the smallest into the largest and dump it out ~ over and over again. From "fill and spill," play expands as the child becomes aware of the progressive sizes and begins experimenting with stacking and nesting. Whether in sand or water, the beakers make ideal containers for filling and pouring. Clay or play dough invite further explorations in art and imaginative play, as the child uses the open side as a cutter and the raised for imprinting. US$10 |
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Funtime FishingWith this magnetic fishing set, hook the fish, and reel them in! Submerge the fish, and watch them blow bubbles. Cute little magnetic worm to attract the fish! Bright and colorful. Fishing builds motor skills: grasping, holding, casting, and reeling and encourages child to use both hands. US$20 |
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Classic Bingo BedOriginally designed and patented by Holgate in 1934, this time-tested sturdy pounding bench of select Northern hardwoods is one of Holgate's most easily recognized and popular toys. Why change a classic? Features the same size and number of pegs as the original one. Includes four pair of colorful pegs in different diameters and a hammer. Bench measures 11" long x 5" wide x 6" high. Pegs vary in diameter from 1/2" to 3/4" and in length from 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" long. Colors may vary. Builds hand/eye coordination and motor skills. US$30 |
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Activity Shape Box
Looking for a challenging, multi-function shape sorter? Consider all the Activity Shape Box offers~six shapes, each in a different color and each making a different rattle sound, a lever to pull, a wheel to turn, and a large lid to lift for easy storage and retrieval of shapes . Pulling the lever and turning the wheel reveal other slots for color and shape matching. As the internal cylinder turns, the posted shape drops down into the storage bin and another slot appears. Used alone, the shapes invite sound exploration and enhance memory skills. From gripping and exploring color, shape, and sound to sorting and matching, Activity Shape Box enhances eye/hand coordination as the child questions and discovers how to make it work. US$20 |
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TobblesTobbles puts a new spin on stacking toys that delights children and adults alike. Roll and spin. Stack and topple. Balance, tilt, and wobble. Engage the senses. Explore the dual textures of the balls, their varied color combinations, graduated sizes and different weights. Set includes six weighted spheres and a stacking base. Encourages eye-hand coordination, fine motor development and visual spatial awareness. Suitable for ages 12 months. US$25 |
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Baby DriverWas there ever a child who didn't delight in turning a steering wheel and pretending to drive? Clicking, moving gear shifter, squeaky horn, turning, rattling wheel, and spinning arrows engage and delight. The position of the steering wheel can be altered. Suction cup base. Enhances motor development, cognition, and language as children shift gears, honk the horn, turn the wheel, and spin the arrows. US$20 |
