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Sparkle Spinner

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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.

US$4

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Double Sparkle Spinner

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Classic spinner with a twist. Double loops, double fun. Perfect visual attention getter, visual tracking device, and distraction toy.

US$4

 
 
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Spinning Melody Top

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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.

US$3

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Translucent Groan Tube
with supervision

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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.

US$5 set of 3

 
 
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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$17 set of 8

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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$17 set of 8

 
 
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Metal Springs
(assorted colors)

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Available in a set of four, these two inch round metal springs, in assorted colors, invite hand to hand transfer, experimentation, and manipulation.

US$12 set of 4

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Bug Clickers

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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.

US$6 set of 12

 
 
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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$33.60   box of 24

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Whatz'it

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Bright colors, energetic graphics, slotted wooden blocks connected by elastic cord all combine to make Whatz'it an ideal fidget toy. Just slide the cord in and out of the slots to change direction of individual blocks

US$3.75

 
 
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Typhoon Spinner

Turn 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