Special Needs > Texture Toys
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Tactile Snap BeadsSixteen multicolored tactile snap beads enhance color and shape discrimination, motor skills, and eye/hand coordination. US$20 |
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Marble RingTactile, visual, and auditory feast. Seven inch diameter heavy gauge wire circle encasing 12 cats'-eye marbles in four colors. Remove Marble Ring from its wooden box and experience the feel, sight, and sound of the marbles rolling through the wires. To experience distinctly different sights and sounds, put Marble Ring back in its box, pick up the box and tilt in all directions. Another inviting, interactive toy well suited for a diverse population. Holly Allen, an early intervention specialist at CNIB in Thunder Bay, uses Marble Ring with her older children for checking body awareness. "Can you put it on your head? Can you put it on your left foot?" Contains small parts. Not for children under 3. US$12 |
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Texture BallsAvailable in three sizes and three colors, these durable firm rubber balls feature soft bumps for ease of grasping and sensory stimulation. More durable, firmer, heavier, and more densely textured than Gertie balls, Texture Balls afford opportunities to explore differences in color, size, and weight while developing motor skills and eye/hand coordination US$7 - $10.50 each |
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Gertie Ball /BumpieBumpie has the same features as the Skushi Ball except the Bumpie is covered with mini bumps; assorted colors: green, blue, and purple; comes inflated to 5". Offering a child a Gertie Ball/Bumpie, a Glitter Bumpie Skushi, a Pearl Bumpie Skushi, and a Skushi encourages exploration of similarities and differences in size, texture, and color. Not for "Biters." US$5.50 |
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Skushi BallsSkushi Ball is a specially textured ball with unique features that allow it to be grabbed, squeezed, and hugged as well as thrown, bounced, and kicked. Made of nontoxic PVC material, Skushi inflates in seconds with straw provided. Individually packaged with straw and plug. Skushi has smooth tacky surface; assorted colors: red, purple, and green; inflates to 9". Not for "Biters." US$5.50 |
All Skushi Balls are easy to roll and catch. They don't bounce off hands. Infants enjoy grasping and squeezing underinflated balls of different sizes. To add sound, teachers of the visually impaired carefully drop grains of uncooked rice into the ball before inflating and inserting the plug. Pat Little, a physical therapist for 30 years, raves about Skushi and Gertie Balls: "I used them extensively in my therapy with people of all ages. They can be partially inflated which allows work on grip and dexterity, or they can be fully inflated for rolling, catching, reaching activities. Having children actually work to inflate them helps increase lung capacity and teaches breath control. The balls with bumps add a textural component for tactile input. |
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Glitter Bumpie
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Pearl Bumpie
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Aku RingThese soft, super flexible seven inch diameter rings feature a unique nipple studded surface that makes grasping and catching easy. Available in four colors: red, yellow, green, blue. Sold individually or as a set of four with one of each color. Suitable for children and adults. US$9 each US$30.60 set of four |
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Textured Counting Puzzle 0-9 (large)Combining numerals with visually appealing tactile numeric characters enables children to learn number concepts. Introducing the basic number system as 0 to 9 makes understanding double digit number formation easier. To count higher, simply add a "1" in front of the number "0" to make "10," and on and on. Washable flexible pieces. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". US$16 |
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Textured Alphabet Puzzle (large)Enhance learning with visually appealing tactile puzzle pieces. Each letter of the alphabet features a textured raised object that begins with that letter. Object name is printed beneath the letter. Washable flexible pieces. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". Textures and high contrast between letters and puzzle base make this an ideal puzzle for low vision children. US$16 |
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Wikki StixBright and colorful, nontoxic Wikki Stix bend easily enabling child to create pictures, even stand-up flexible figures. Reusable. Available in package of 48 Wikki Stix in assorted primary or neon colors. Offers thousands of possibilities, from art to math. Some children dislike feel of waxed string. Using Wikki Stix to outline shapes allows blind or visually impaired children to participate in activities such as coloring that sighted peers enjoy. US$6 |
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Wikki Stix Basic ShapesFun hands-on way to learn ten basic shapes. Includes ten design cards, two extra work boards, 72 nontoxic Wikki Stix, and a foldout sheet showing ways to combine shapes. US$11 |
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Wikki Stix Activity SetParents' Choice Classic Award Winner contains 84 nontoxic Wikki Stix in 16 colors and two sizes, multi-use 9" x 12" playboard, eight page idea booklet, and handy re-closeable storage bag. White board provides high contrast play surface, an asset to low vision children. US$17 |
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Explorer RingOpen 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 |
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Oball StranzLightweight and crushable. Oball Stranz invites finger exploration and experimentation as children who never before could grasp a ball find themselves easily holding & exploring these PVC and latex-free balls. OBall Stranz is covered with smaller strings creating a unique textured outside. The Oball Stranz is 4" in diameter. US$5 |
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General info on TanglesTangles, 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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Tangle TherapyTwenty 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. US$10 |
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Tangle Original with TextureOffering 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 TexturedThe smallest Tangle is the perfect take along stress reliever. Don't leave home without it. US$3 |
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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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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$20 |
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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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Textured Jumbo Knob PuzzlesVisually-appealing, textured surfaces. Washable, flexible pieces. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". US$20 |
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Choose any two for $21.60.
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Textured Peg PuzzlesSmaller pieces and tiny pegs require more refined motor skills than Textured Jumbo Knob Puzzles. True-shape characters and identifying names printed under each puzzle piece build language skills. Washable, flexible pieces. Measures 9 1/4" x 13". US$12 each |
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Textured Habitat PuzzlesIntricately sculpted puzzles show where different animals live in forest, farm, and ocean habitats. Different textures bring habitats to life, from rough bark of woodpecker's tree to hermit crab's bumpy shell. Each animal fits only in its own home for learning by association. Measures 16 3/4" x 11 3/4". Speech and language therapists value Textured Habitat Puzzles for their wealth of language and cognitive skill building opportunities, from identifying the animals and their habitats to exploring such concepts as over/under, outside/inside, and above/below/beside. US$16 each |
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