Tactile Learning

6 months and up. Introduce young learners to hands-on discovery with the Kaplan Sensory Balls Set of 6 - a thoughtfully curated collection that turns playtime into purposeful learning. Encourage sensory exploration and engage young ones with surface points inviting visual tracking and touch. Designed for infants and toddlers this set blends engaging tactile textures with vivid, nature-inspired colors to support early developmental milestones. These sensory balls invite children to bounce, roll, grasp, and explore, strengthening both motor skills and sensory awareness in a playful, classroom-tested format.

2 years & up. Smooth-sanded, over-sized beechwood Jumbo Sensory River Stones feature inset, nature-inspired textures. Children can engage in sensory play while practicing stacking and balancing and strengthening their tactile differentiation. A beautiful, subdued color palette furthers the possibilities for organic connections during natural play. Smallest stone measures 5.125"W x 2.5"D x 1.125"H, largest stone measures 7.625"W x 3.75"D x 1.75"H.

12 months & ups. These interactive flash cards invite children to discover different textures through hands-on learning. Is the surface, prickly, rough, woolly, or smooth? Children can touch each tactile card and then match it to the corresponding image, building important connections between what they see and what they feel. Perfect for independent play or guided group activities, these flash cards turn sensory exploration into a fun and meaningful learning experience.

3 years & up. Provide children with an interesting tactile experience using the Sensory Seek & Find Box. Place different loose items (sold separately) of varying shapes, textures, and sizes to encourage object discrimination. An easy-to-clean whiteboard on top encourages literacy and extends possible play experiences. Measures 10.75"L x 7.75"W x 6"H.

3 years & up. Designed to deliver soothing deep-pressure input, this weighted pillow offers a comforting, grounding experience that can ease feelings of stress and anxiety while supporting improved attention. The gentle weight mimics the sensation of a calming hug, helping children feel secure, relaxed, and ready to learn. Children can squeeze, cuddle, or rest the pillow on their lap, stomach, or chest for immediate comfort that encourages emotional regulation and confidence. The soft, textured cover works together with the weighted interior to provide tactile input, promoting better concentration much like a traditional weighted blanket. Perfect for classrooms, therapy settings, transitions, circle time, home, or travel, this versatile sensory tool supports well-being wherever children go. The removable outer cover is machine washable for easy care, making it a practical choice for busy early learning environments.

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 and up. Fill your classroom with foamy fun! This 2-pack of Playfoam Pluffle™ brings a world of sensory play possibilities to center time, playtime, or any other appropriate place. The foam will cluster in children's hands when they squeeze it and immediately expand after they let it go. This play experience will give children both rich tactile stimulation and a dependable source of calm. Includes one 2 lb. bag of each color, blue and green.

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.

PreK & up. Tangle Therapy's twistable, ergonomic design allows children to fidget quietly, promoting better focus and attention. It can be a useful aid for redirecting behaviors or relieving stress or anxiety. The soft-textured surface provides a unique sensory experience as children grab, bend, and twist the curved pieces in multiple ways, making it ideal for tactile stimulation and refining fine motor skills. Available individually or as a set of 3. Colors may vary.

3 months & up.  Block play promote hand-eye coordination and tactile skills development with these wonderful Tactile and Sensory Blocks. This colorful set of tactile blocks has texture for added sensory play with block play. Encourage children to roll the blocks or stack them up. Use these blocks to teach children about shapes and colors. Have them describe the way the textured blocks feel. Each block is 4" square with each side having a different texture, color, shape, and feel. Washable. Colors may vary.

6 months & up. These soft and squeezable shapes with knobby surfaces provide a sensory experience as children discover texture, shapes and colors. Stimulate minds and hands with the nobs present on each side of the shapes. Shapes include a heart, cone, hexagon, diamond, cube, and sphere. Set includes 6 shapes. Set is surface washable.

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.

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".

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".

5 years & up. Use the Sensy Band™ for tactile stimulation, fidgeting and as a slap bracelet. The brightly colored and bumpy textured bracelet adjusts to fit most wrists and serves as a great tool to help you focus and be calm. Measures 9.75"L x 1"W.

18 months & up. Enable children to interact with nature while never leaving the classroom with these Transparent Tactile Shells. These shells come in a variety of shapes, textures, and colors, so children will have lots of opportunities to explore their senses and observe the color principle of transparency. Adults can also use the shells to create activities that promote skills such as counting and sequencing. Ideal for use on light tables.

3 years & up. This twistable therapy device is an ergonomic approach to hand therapy, minor stress relief, building fine motor skills, and more. Soft, texturized rubber bumps on this Tangle® provide a one-of-a-kind sensory and tactile experience in your hands. The motion is calming and fun! Research has shown that fidgeting quietly during stressful times can lead soothed nerves and anxiety, more body control and focus. Tangle® helps keep restless minds and hands focused. Tangle® is: Latex-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic ABS and TPR material. Colors may vary.

12 months & up. Help exercise children's sensory perception with animal puzzles and corresponding tactile cards! Features great play value and multiple ways to play with 6 different animal puzzles, 6 tactile animal tiles, and an organic cotton bag. Challenge children to assemble one of the large, 2-piece animal puzzles and have them reach into the bag to find the matching tactile animal piece! Tactile puzzles allow children to explore different textures and materials, which can help stimulate their senses and enhance their sensory development. Individual animal puzzles measure approximately 8.25" x 6.5" each.

3 years & up. Light, soft and smooth and resembles snow allowing children to create different shapes with their own hands! Easy clean up with a damp cloth and can be used over and over again! Includes .5 lb. and reusable airtight bucket to ensure it stays soft.

2 years and up. Professional grade medium texture therapy putty for hand and finger rehab and exercise, and for stress reduction. Odorless, non-flammable and will not stick to hands. With endless ways to be molded or shaped, offers a wider range of possibilities versus squeeze balls. Coral-colored putty comes in an air tight, resealable plastic container. 4 ounces.

12 months & up. Discover patterns and textures while encouraging hand-eye coordination with this puzzle featuring four textured animals. Each animal stands up for pretend play or fits into the sturdy wooden puzzle board that surrounds a child-safe mirror. Discover bold patterns and bright colors through play and improve fine motor skills. Board measures 10.25"L x 10.25"W x 1"H.

2 years & up. Embossed with 6 different designs, this paper will bring a new dimenison to finger painting. Fingers will glide over the raised lines and give movement and a tactile experience to this expressive medium. 36 sheets, 12" x 12".

15 - 36 months. Encourage hands-on learning indoors and outdoors with this sturdy sensory table. Fill it with sand, water, and other sensory objects and invite children to dig, pour, and explore. The tub is made of weather-resistant plastic and has a rust-proof galvanized steel frame. Includes four protective white boots for stability. Cover table with lid (included) for safe and tidy storage. Mat sold separately. 27.5"L x 19"W x 18"H and is 6" deep.

3 years & up. Fidget to focus! Calling all kinesthetic learners! If your child or anyone else you know has trouble staying focused enough to learn without doing something with their hands, this is the perfect little gadget for them to fidget with. This gyroscope inspired fidget by The Pencil Grip™ twists, spins, and rotates at the slightest manipulation of your fingers. It will not only help focus your floating attention when you need to, it's also a fun way to pass the time in any situation where you are forced to wait. Made from durable, non-toxic materials. Features 4 different color, interconnected rings that spin and rotate like a gyroscope. Colors will vary. Set of 6. Size: 3.5" Diameter.