Special Needs & Inclusion

6 - 23 months. Wood Stepping Slices are 3" high. Portable. Set of 5. No Warranty.

This paint has a heavy-bodied, vivid consistency that's ideal for learning finger painting techniques or experimenting with color and texture. Painting develops creativity, arts and crafts, fine motor skills, imagination, and hand-eye coordination. Encourage your children to mix paint to find new colors!  All Kaplan Kolors are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA. Available individually, in a set of six, or a set of 6.

6 months & up. This bright red ball has five smaller balls that fit snugly into the holes around its surface. Each ball has a different texture to provide a unique tactile experience. Play with them together or separate them for multi-child play. Large ball measures 6.5" D. Small balls each measure 2.5" D.

3 years & up. Step on and watch it move! Create a colorful floor space with this bright, futuristic Liquid Tile Mat. Made from super durable, leakage-proof material and filled with non-toxic, cosmetic liquid. Features an anti-slip back side and easily wipes clean. No weight limit. Mat measures 19.5" x 19.5". Please note: mats need to be placed on an even surface and handled with care, may break if dropped. Do not adhere mat to the floor.

12 months & up. This ball set is perfect for alternative sensory play. Bright vivid colors will aid in the development of visual tracking and three alternating textures will provide necessary mental stimulation to reduce stress and anxiety. All six balls included squeak when squeezed, giving multiple sensory alleviation options for children and adults of all ages.

3 years & up. Develop skills in sequencing, memory, observation, and logic with 12 sets of four-step sequence stories. Includes 48 thick and durable real-image picture cards, activity card, and storage box. Pocket chart sold separately.

This guide provides research-based, simple, easy to use social and emotional strategies for the home and child care setting. Included are reproducible forms and checklists to help programs reflect on overall social and emotional quality of early care and education settings.

3 years & up. No cups, no brushes, just twist off the top and design with dots! The rainbow set includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Non-toxic colors in no spill, no splash bottles. Give children a blank piece of paper and let them create expressive art, develop hand eye coordination and color recognition. Set of 6 bottles, 2.5 oz. each. Made in the USA.

5 years & up. Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs. Colors may vary. Size: 2.48".

3 years & up. Pack it, pull it, and shape it! Designed for fine motor, sensory, and cognitive development it oozes, moves and melts while leaving hands completely dry. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Never dries out or hardens and can be used over and over.

5 years & up. Hold the moon in your hands! These unique balls have a light-weight design that allows them to bounce like there is no gravity and with a crazy spin. Makes a unique 'Pop!' sound when it hits pavement. Turn a regular game into a fun, out of this world challenge for the playground, back yard, gym, basement, etc. Great for special needs. Colors may vary. Size: 2.48".

2 years & up. Lace, wrap and twist realistic or abstract animal patterns on large, animal-shaped wooden boards. Simple, screened faces encourage dramatic play without distracting from the colorful lace creations. Includes set of 10 double-sided, matte pattern cards for suggested designs. Five laces feature a wooden tip to support fine-motor skill development. Giraffe measures 7"W x 12"D x 10"H.

Describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Suggestions enable all children to learn by keeping them involved in developmentally appropriate routines and center based activities. Each chapter focuses on either a learning center, such as art or science, or a time of the day, such as snack time or dismissal, with particular attention to the needs of children who are developmentally delayed, orthopedically impaired, have autism/Pervasive Development… More »

Because their vocabularies haven't yet caught up with their thoughts and emotions, young children often struggle to communicate. Sign language can help them express themselves effectively to adults and peers--without the emotional outbursts caused by frustration! This book features the latest research to equip educators and caregivers with the tools and resources to teach young learners how to effectively communicate. Paperback. 208 pages.

Move while you work quietly and make learning and working fun! These safe, 100% latex free bands were developed by an educator. Bouncy bands increase time on task; help high-energy workers fidget without distracting others; reduce students falling from leaning back in chairs; and discreetly soothes student anxiety, frustration, and hyperactivity. Available for desks and chairs!

For use with DECA-IT kit. Includes 4 infant and 1 toddler parent/teacher profile masters.

12 months & up. Introduce new sensory elements into reading time with this wonderful Baby Touch & Feel Board Book Set with Various Textures and Themes. This set is complete with padded covers, simple images, and an amazing range of novelty textures. These books will immediately capture the attention of the very youngest children, and create an experience they'll want to repeat over and over again. This set of books promotes literacy and sensory learning. Each book contains thick pages that… More »

3 years & up. You can never get enough dots with these colorful Do-A-Dot Brilliant Color Easy to Grasp Paint Markers for Art Projects. These markers are easy to use! Simply twist off the cap and create hundreds of dots on your art projects. Children will enjoy stamping the wonderful colors across their papers. Encourage your children to make patterns and identify the colors they're using. This set includes an idea sheet and six brilliant colors; pink, violet, teal, brown, sunflower yellow, lime… More »

3 years & up. Each of the four puzzles in this set shows real images of children of differing abilities. Features include a tabbed corner for easy piece removal and photo underneath for guided assembly. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Make patterning even more engaging with these Colorful Multi-Shape Links with Jar for Learning Shapes and Patterns. Children will love building chains using three different shapes and six colors with this giant 500 piece set. These shape links are great for counting and sorting activities too! This set promotes color recognition, shape recognition, dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. The pieces store in a convenient jar with screw-on lid and handle.

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These heavy-bodied, vivid finger paints are rich, creamy, and water-soluble making clean-up a breeze! All Kaplan Kolors are non-toxic (certified with AP Seal for safety & ASTM-D4236). Made in the USA.

6 months & up. Bring safe fidget toy fun on the run with the Dimpl Sensory Development Toy by Fat Brain Toys. This unique toy features rounded edges and five colorful silicone buttons in a variety of sizes and colors. When pressed, each button pops in and out with gentle thumps in different tones. One touch and your fingers can't stop pushing, poking, and popping! Dimpl helps children develop their fine motor skills while keeping them captivated for hours. Made from non-toxic, high-quality plastic and silicone.

2 years & up. Provide a comfortable spot for your little one to read and learn on. This seating pillow features a zippered cotton chintz outer cover that is removable and easy to clean. Liquid resistant and fire retardant filling. Each pillow meets CA TB17 fire specifications and measures 24" square and 8" thick. One year warranty.