Special Needs & Inclusion

2 years & up. Sunny the Giant Sensory Sea Turtle Plush is the ultimate companion for comfort and sensory support! Designed with soft, foldable arms for gentle hugs and a multi-textured shell for tactile exploration, Sunny offers deep-pressure stimulation to help children relax and self-regulate. Thoughtfully made for easy care, the entire turtle is machine washable. Unzip the covers, remove the single-piece stuffing pads, wash all components on a delicate cycle, air dry, and reassemble. Perfect… More »

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.

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

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.

18 months & up. Children hold the soft colorful bugs as they go walking on field trips or nature walks. It's a simple way to keep children together and safe. Features ten soft bug bodies with a cushioned grip and a handle on each side, totaling up to twenty handles. Walking Rope comes in a vinyl bag with zipper. Measures 13.5 feet long. Machine washable.

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 measure 24"L x 24"W. One year warranty.

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 a carton to hold all the pieces. Pocket chart sold separately.

2 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 26.

3 years & up. Promote inclusion in a fun, engaging way with this set of Differing Abilities Puzzles. Each puzzle depicts real children with differing abilities so that children can begin to understand and accept that not everyone is like them. The puzzles will also help children develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Puzzles each have 14 pieces and measure 9" x 12".

This strategy guide for early childhood professionals includes hundreds of research-based strategies and tips to strengthen young children's initiative, self-regulation, and attachment/relationships. The strategies incorporate developmentally appropriate teaching practices in five areas related to social and emotional health: Daily Routines; Environment; Caring Connections; Activities and Experiences; Partnerships between Teachers and Families. It takes readers through a simple five-step approach… More »

3 years & up. Children can create dough eggs to put in the birds nest! Each dough mat has a numeral and corresponding counting dots so children know how many dough eggs to make and place in the nest. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate math and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 9.

4 years & up. Learning the alphabet and how to write are just some the most important skills children are taught, so why not make it fun! This fun and interactive kit assists in the fostering of fine motor skills necessary for writing and provides children with plenty of practice tools. The composition notebook features wide ruled sheets perfect for small hands practicing dexterity. Colorful individual cards teach letter formation, and a letter puzzle game helps in letter and sound recognition.… More »

2 years and up. Our softline collection provides colorful, thoughtful transition pieces that assist children in acclimating to and mastering their surroundings. Provide children with a comfortable place to sit or lay down during story time, classroom activities, or play time with a set of colorful pillows. The three large pillows in the natural color palette are made of sturdy yet comfortable fabric to stand up to rigorous and repeated use. A sponge interior ensures each pillow easily holds its… More »

The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) Preschool Program, 2nd Edition, is a strength-based assessment and planning system designed to promote resilience in children ages 3 through 5. The kit includes the nationally standardized, strength-based assessment (DECA-P2), along with strategy guides for early childhood educators and families. The DECA-P2 Preschool Program kit includes: DECA-P2 Record Forms (set of 40); DECA-P2 User's Guide and Technical Manual; Promoting Resilience in Preschoolers:… More »

3 years & up. This Waterworks Play Kit is a great way to introduce children to water properties and makes a great addition to any water table. Encourage children to splash around and explore how each piece reacts with water. For extra STEM learning create an activity to teach children about buoyancy using these exciting pieces. This kit includes boats and corks for floating, sea animals for swimming, funnels, tubes, measuring cups, pipettes, plastic tubes, and a storage container.

Use this pack of self-assessment bands to help children communicate their understanding of a topic or feelings directly, visually, and confidentially to the teacher. Made out of dual layered silicone, with debossed lettering on both sides. Measures 7" x 0.5".

3 years & up. Provide a comfortable space for moments of respite in your classroom with the Carolina Connections Cove. The curved, semi-enclosed design and comfortable seating area foster belonging and invite children to find a sense of calm, while also creating a pathway between spaces in the classroom. Incorporate sensorial elements into the built-in rungs along the canopy to enhance play experiences for children. Made using durable birch plywood and an easy-to-clean vinyl cushion, this unit… More »

4 years & up. Perfect for those working with children who have sensory processing disorder (SPD), this set has everything you need to understand and support children with SPD as well as build a sensory-friendly environment for all children. The set features "Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges," a 2.5 pound weighted lapdog, three textured fidgets, four liquid visual timers, flexible wiggle seats, mindfulness activity cards, and more!… More »

3 years & up. These easy spring scissors help beginners learn the motion of cutting with scissors. They are easy to use with both hands. Set of 4.

3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by families, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft, they're a fun interactive learning tool! Soft and pliable, Wikki Stix® are easy to use and do not contain gluten, latex, nor any nuts or nut by-products. They are made of non-toxic wax, like that found in bubble gum and lipstick, along with basic hand-knitting yarn. Kit includes 192 colorful 8" Wikki Stix®, six 7" x 7"… More »

Grades PreK & Up. Students learn through touch and the Sensory Literacy Kit gives you great resources for tactile literacy activities. The kit includes The Phonic Pebbles help children recognize and understand 44 phonemes through tactile engagement, reinforcing letter-sound relationships in a multisensory way. Also included is a set of Sight Word String Ups which combines fine motor development and sight word recognition with over 200 sight words! The Sight Word String Ups encourage children… More »

3 years & up. Take your sand and light play to the next level. Engage your child's cognitive, social, and sensory development with this innovative tool that transforms a regular sand table and projector into a hands-on learning adventure! Using Augmented Reality technology, the Illumination Station transfers realistic colors and life-like images onto the sand for a mesmerizing sensory experience. Children will learn about geography, topography, seasons, animal habitats, and more as they create… More »

3 years & up. This exclusive seating option allows children to channel physical energy in a positive way. The design and movement are combined to create classroom seating for children whose sensory systems are still developing. A PVC ball rests inside a strong metal frame covered in soft, washable spandex. Measures 12"H x 17"L x 17"W. Weight limit 198 lbs.

4 years & up. Encourage creativity with 5.5" safety scissors designed for children. Suitable for both right- and left-handed learners.