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Spring-a-Ling

Portable, 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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Funny Face

Fun, friendly face with squiggly blue hair, bright yellow nose and toothy grin stimulates oral expression. Each wire requires a different hand movement to move the beads from one side to another and each tracking motion produces a different sight and sound. Measures 13 1/2" x 11 x 16 1/4" H. Ideal for vision and hearing therapy and for developing fine motor skills.

US$70

 
 

General info on Tangles


Tangles, the ultimate universal playthings, feature a series of 90 degree curves interconnected to pivot 180 degrees at each joint. Just as a Tangle has no beginning and no end, there is no end to the pure delight children and adults alike experience when turning, twisting, bending and coiling a Tangle. Lightweight and portable, Tangles are the pinnacle of take along stress relievers.

Teachers who use Tangles as a reward for children with autism report improved behavior: an increased calm and ability to cope with stressors that usually send them "over the edge" as well as increases in skill acquisition. Tangles invite manipulation and reward play with improved concentration and spatial relations and problem solving skills. Try a variety of Tangles for their different sizes, colors, and textures.

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By The Pair

Tangle Therapy

Twenty interconnected pieces pivot and rotate when squeezed or twisted. With its soft, pliable coating and distinctive raised tactile nodes, Tangle Therapy is easy to grip and manipulate. Its low impact motion relieves stress, strengthens finger muscles, and restores motion to joints. Latex Free.

On Sale! (reg. $10 each)

US$9

Special! Get Tangle Light Magic together with Tangle Therapy, by the pair,
for $24 (reg. $30)

(through 7/31/08)

 
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Tangle Original with Texture

Offering vibrant colors and five different textures, Tangle Original with Texture invites being twisted, turned, bent, and coiled. The links can be pulled apart and pushed together, building finger strength and improving hand-eye coordination.

US$10

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Tangle Junior Textured

The smallest Tangle is the perfect take along stress reliever. Don't leave home without it.

US$3

 
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By The Pair

Tangle Light Magic

Twist and turn it! Tangle Light Magic has 3 modes to have fun with. The yellow twinkle lights can be set to blink randomly or in a sequential harmony that is soothing. It can also be set to activate to sound, reacting to your voice or music.

On Sale! (reg. $20 each)

US$18

Special! Get Tangle Light Magic together with Tangle Therapy, by the pair,
for $24 (reg. $30)

(through 7/31/08)

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Tangle Relax Therapy

The Perfect Stress Reliever. Soft! Flexible! Safe! Durable! Stop Smoking Aid! For Anti Stress Therapy! For Pocket or Purse! In the car, at work, at school or at home. Tangle Relax Therapy is the perfect item.

US$5

 
 
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Brain Noodles

Brain 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
Need in quantity? Call for special pricing.

Please specify quantity by color on the shopping cart page after adding to cart.

US$1.25 each


Total Quantity
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Brain Noodles 12-pack

assorted colors

US$15 per pack

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Explorer Ring

Open the doors and make the beads-go-round! Learn fine motor skills with the motivation of flowing beads. The Explorer Ring works on a range of skills while encouraging tactile, auditory and visual exploration. You can Squeeze the buttons, Pull the knob, Rotate the cuff, Turn the key and Spin the handle to make the beads flow. Game booklet included with play options for all levels.

US$40