Special Needs > Multi-Purpose Toys
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BiliboDeceptively simple, magically attractive, Bilibo's iconic shape and bright colors immediately appeal to children. Developed in collaboration with child development specialists from University Hospital, Zurich, Bilibo's unique form arouses curiosity, sparks imagination, and encourages creativity. Children sit in and on, rock in, spin themselves around in, carry, wear, and peek through Bilibo. Making a line of multiple Bilibos , children walk, hop, and jump from one to another. Occupational therapists rave about the value of Bilibo and its benefits to children, particularly about the way children can experience gravity in different ways. US$30 |
Customer testimonial Hi Christina I thought I would tell you how much one child I work with enjoys the Bilibo toy. He is 5 and totally blind. He spins quite fast around in it on a hard surface floor. He is able to catch himself with his arms what ever direction he tips over which is helping him with upper body development and balance skills. He really likes to spin when standing and this is a habit we are trying to help him stop. He does admit it is much more fun to spin in the Bilibo than without it, so this is where he goes when he needs to spin. It does seem to lessen his need for the other kind of spinning, so this is good. Also this is a good toy for turn taking with a peer or sib. As well I find children with low vision like to watch contrasting colour balls roll around inside of it. It also cradles small/multi involved children with low tone, very nicely encouraging them in bringing their hands to midline. When a large enough child is in there (and I am supporting the Bilibo not to roll about), rather than arms/hands flopping about at the sides, the arms end up more in the middle of the body, to hold a toy. Of course with experience many of these kids like a bit of gentle rocking to and fro as well. I think this is one of the best toys ever! Take care, |
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Braille Alphabet BlocksTwenty-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 |
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Braille Math BlocksSixteen blocks embossed on two sides, each with numbers and math symbols. Based on Nemeth code, the set features more than two sets of numerals: 1 - 9 and symbols: plus, minus, equals. Great companion to award-winning Braille Alphabet Blocks. US$21 |
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Braille for the SightedHave 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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Sign and ABC'sSign and ABC's is a fun and interactive DVD for an introduction to sign language. It is about the alphabet, our most important tool, and teaches written, spoken, American Sign Language alphabets and signs for 88 words. Sign benefits hearing kids, kids with developmental disabilities other than deafness, and deaf kids too. Kids and adults will enjoy doing this video - alone and together!! US$16 |
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Little Lock BoxDevelop fine motor and memory skills by exploring six ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and play hide-and-seek with this six door hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Compact size makes Little Lock Box ideal for itinerant special educators. Measures 11" x 7" x 7"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$70 |
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Lock Box Memory GameHide objects behind 10 doors that open to three compartments in hardwood box with brass-plated hardware and easy grip carry-along handle. Develops memory and fine motor skills as child explores ways to unlock and lock, open and close, and hide-and-seek. Measures 15" x 7" x &"H, excluding carry-along handle. US$99 |
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Jumbo Lacing ShapesTwelve different shapes in six colors and a heavy 28" cord. Some children find these thin shapes easier to lace than thick beads. Less distance through which to push the cord may lead to success for beginning stringers. US$12 |
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Spring-a-LingPortable, pliable, playful hand-held bright blue wire maze with red, yellow, and green beads. Four and one-half inch diameter spring is 6" tall. This Parents' Choice award winner is a popular manipulative with children and adults who are blind. Portability makes this a good choice for itinerant special educators and for parents to take along on outings. US$13 |
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Hammers 'n MoreIncludes two hammers, 16 plastic pegs in four colors, an 1" X 11" thick foam work board and four double-sided cards offering pre-designed, progressively challenging activities. This toy is ideal for developing eye/hand coordination, color recognition, fine motor skills and sequencing for sighted children and for developing "hand memory" for blind children. US$40 |
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Bumpity BlocksBumpity Blocks are a weighted foam alternative to classic blocks. The extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control. The non-standard shapes encourage creativity in building. 8 blocks in 4 distinct shapes and 4 bright colors. Game booklet included! US$30 |
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Farm SticksNow 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$17 set of 8 |
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Fish SticksNow 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$17 set of 8 |
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Geo Form BoardsUnique approach to learning about shapes features circle, triangle, and square. Each shape is glued to a 6" square natural wood base and has a corresponding outer shape that fits over it. Solid inner shape reinforces an understanding of geometric shape while outer shape encourages grasping and tactile exploration of linear shape. Excellent way to introduce one shape at a time as well as to facilitate shape discrimination. US$40 |
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3D Feel & FindWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$25.99 |
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Beginner Pattern BlocksDevelop color, shape, and matching skills with these two-sided pattern boards. Individual shapes fit into recessed spaces, facilitating placement and minimizing movement as the child adds pieces to complete the pictures. All wood set includes five two-sided 7 1/8" x 9 1/2" boards, 30 pieces in five shapes and colors, and storage box. US$21.99 |
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Geo Shapes PuzzlesFive jumbo two-piece shape puzzles introduce basic geometric forms. Durable, washable laminate surface. Circle: 5" diameter. Storage bag included. Self-correcting puzzles provide excellent way to explore geometric shapes and symmetry, enhance color and shape recognition and develop visual perception and motor skills. Best to begin with two shapes--circle and square--then add triangle before progressing to more challenging discrimination that oval and hexagon provide. US$30 |
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Tieramid Circle SetWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. US$60 |
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Tieramid Pattern CardsFor use with Tieramid Circles, 52-card deck shows patterns for two and three dimensional configurations. Three skill levels. Multilingual cards. US$10 |
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Snap BagsThrowing and cataching are made easy with two Snap Bags linked together. Snap Bags create a calming presence when all six are attached and used as a shoulder or lap weight. Snap Bags open an entirely new world of gross-motor, fine-motor and social skill game opportunities. Game booklet included! US$25 |
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Transportation Peg SetFive thick foam rubber transportation shapes range from 4 1/2" to 5" long. Twenty thick plastic, easy-to-grip stacking pegs. Crepe rubber board grasps pegs well. Particularly useful tactile feedback for totally blind child. Limited number of holes, from one to five per board, encourages success in this eye/hand coordination task. Size makes this an excellent choice for itinerant special educators. US$16 |
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Wee WedgitsFirst Wedgits. Five piece set of nontoxic, squeezy-soft poly-vinyl, stackable blocks with rounded edges. Graduated squares, from 2" to 5", topped off with a 2" wide octahedron introduce size and proportionality while the open centers encourage experimentation with stacking. US$13 |
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Wedgits Starter SetNext Wedgits. Fifteen piece set of rigid plastic nested building blocks in bright primary colors and white offers open-ended exploration of color and size as children stack then progress to designing and building both vertically and horizontally. All pieces are non-choke. Limitless possibilities from simple to complex as skills allow. Includes design booklet. US$23 |
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Wedgits Deluxe SetWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Small octahedrons pose choke hazard to "everything goes in the mouth" child. Compatible with Wedgits Starter Set. Includes two design booklets. Wedgits Deluxe are available in original solid or newer translucent colors, ideal for use on a light table. The open-ended design of Wedgits stimulates perception and reasoning skills. US$40 |
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Tall Stacker Pegs Building SetChildren enjoy pegs and pegboards, and this set adds the fun and challenge of building. While playing with Tall Stacker Pegs, children improve essential hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills and learn to sort, count, add, subtract and create colorful designs. |
Building Set extends and enhances those early learning experiences as children build towers using different color, shape, and size tower mats. This first building set stimulates creativity, imagination, and problem solving as children learn to plan ahead while setting pegs for the next tower. Set includes 100 easy-grip Tall Stacker Pegs, one large 100 hole crepe rubber pegboard, and 17 crepe rubber shape, size, and color tower mats. US$45 |
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Brain NoodlesBrain Noodles, jumbo 18-inch long silky fiber stems that bend and twist any way you want, invite open-ended play and provide visual and tactile stimulation that promote kinesthetic learning. Bright colors, soft, silky texture, and flexibility make Brain Noodles an ideal tool for sensory-motor integration and occupational therapy. Brain Noodles are easy to grasp, bend and shape, and can be straightened to reuse for all kinds of activities by children of varying abilities. Washable and available in bulk by color or packaged with an activity booklet. Each package contains 12 assorted Brain Noodles in 10 vibrant colors: red, yellow, blue, orange, lime green, purple, pink, white, black, and zebra. |
Brain Noodles - Bulk Min. purchase: 10 noodles Please specify quantity by color on the shopping cart page after adding to cart. US$1.25 each Brain Noodles 12-pack assorted colors US$15 per pack
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Magnetic Puzzle GamesWARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - This product contains magnets and small parts. Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled. Not for children under 3 years. US$10 |
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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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Pop ToobsPop 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 |
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Onionhead Children’s A-Z Deck of 52 Feeling CardsA 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 StoriesThis 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 DictionaryUS$27 |
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