Fine Motor

Lacing Beads in a Box

A fun, very colorful set of 30 wooden beads to lace or sort by color and shape. Laces have a long, shoelace style tip that makes lacing easier. Stored in a convenient wooden case. Set includes 30 wooden beads and 2 colored laces. Square bead size is 1.25". Laces are 47"L. From 3 years.

F446		$10.95

Lace-A-Scene

Lace-A-Scene is a unique activity that also offers many opportunities for language enrichment. Children lace three missing objects on to each room/background to complete the scene. Each set contains 4 different full-color scene cards: Doll House includes kitchen, bedroom, family room, and backyard. Transportation includes ocean, land, air, and space. Contents for each lacing activity: 4 large scene boards (9"x7"), 12 objects to lace onto scenes, and 12 laces (27"L) with 1" tips for easy threading. From 3 years.

F368	Doll House Lace-A-Scene	$13.95
F920	Transportation Lace-A-Scene	$13.95

Thread Heads Family

A fun toy that lets kids practice twisting, unscrewing and turning to add and remove blocks. Interchangeable screw-on blocks allow children to change the look and height of each family member. Made of solid wood with sturdy, easy-twist screw-on threads. Set includes 4 head pieces and 10 blocks in bold colors. Blocks are approx. 1.5"H x 1.5"D. From 3 years.

F562		$14.95

Lacing Tree

A creative, free-spirited lacing activity! Lace leaves and critters to the tree in any way you want, no need to lace in a row. An interesting, motivating lacing activity. Contents: 1 tree, 2 birds, 1 fox, 1 squirrel, 1 bush, 3 apples, 4 butterflies, 1 bird's nest, 20 leaves, and 2 laces. 7"W x 9"H. From 3 years.

F642		$19.95

Snap Beads

We tested many different kinds of snap beads and we think this set is the best! 16 beads in bright colors have bumpy textures that are fun to touch and hold. Creating chains of beads is a great way to work on eye-hand coordination. These unique beads are easy to put together and take apart. Everything stores in a clear plastic jar. Durable and washable. Each bead is 3.5"L. From 12 months.

F419		$17.95

Multi-Activity Shapes

A versatile learning tool for both tabletop and floor activities. You can use the washable rubber shapes for active play, for example, kids can take turns rolling the rubber die and jumping or walking to the shape of the same color as the die shows. Or use the shapes for pegging and lacing activities. Set includes a rubber die, 6 rubber shapes, 20 pegs (2.5" tall), 6 laces (48"L) and suggestions for individual and group activities. Squares measure 6.5"x6.5". From 3 years.

F375		$29.95

Number Puzzle Boards & Pegs

This set provides progressive challenges as children gain math skills. Self-correcting number puzzles may be used alone or combined with pegs for counting and math. And kids simply love these stacking pegs. Set includes: 55 Pegs (2.5" tall), 10 number boards (7.75" long), and a heavy-duty plastic storage tub. Boards are made of washable and durable crepe rubber. Colors may vary. From 3 years.

F425		$35.95

Callirobics: Workbooks & CDs

This wonderful and innovative program was developed for occupational therapists, teachers and parents. Each photocopiable workbook is accompanied by a music CD which provides rhythm and fun while still letting each child practice at his or her own pace.
Basic Shapes to Music (first level) practices motions from drawing lines in the right direction to the simplest repeated curves that form the basis of cursive letters. Stickers and cartoons encourage movement to the end of the page. The reassuring and soothing voice of Cathy Bollinger repeats the directions for each exercise in the form of a catchy song, providing an auditory cue.
The next two workbooks practice more complex shapes, from the first discontinuous lines in Pre-Writing Skills (second level), to lowercase-size shapes and actual basic cursive letters in Handwriting Exercises (third level). Clever and motivating cartoon analogies are used, e.g. London Bridge for M and W shapes. The music (without words) is themed to the cartoons, and there are more detailed written instructions and examples. There are verbal prompts between exercises.

F351	CD - Callirobics Basic Shapes to Music	$32.95
F868	Cassette - Callirobics Basic Shapes to Music	$19.95
F487	CD - Pre-Writing Skills with Music	$32.95
F317	CD - Handwriting Exercises to Music	$32.95

Hammer Pegs

Simple and fun! Great for developing eye-hand coordination and manipulative skills. A traditional hammer toy with a sturdy wooden bench. Hammer the 6 colorful pegs, then turn the bench over and start again. Bench is 5"H x 6"W. Hammer is 8"L. From 12 months.

F195		$15.95

Tiny Town

An open-ended toy that allows for creativity! A colorful mixture of triangles, cubes, circles, and semi-round elements for inserting onto 3 wooden columns, constructing, and organizing. There are always new arrangements to be discovered! 6"H x 9"L. From 18 months.

F001		$36.95

Kiddy Connects

These pop links are easy to put together, and they make a fun popping sound when pulled apart. There are unlimited possibilities for construction fun! The colorful plastic pieces are 2"x2". Jar comes with 36 pieces. From 2 years.

F935		$14.95

"Developing Basic Scissors Skills" Reproducible Work Cards

These cards have been produced to help develop the level of motor control required for scissor skills, starting with exercises requiring hand and eye coordination and using fingers in isolation, to cutting out more complex, curved shapes. Includes 20 double-sided photocopiable work cards, graded from pre-scissor use to cutting out circles. Developed by leading pediatric occupational therapists Sue Mahoney and Alison Markwell. All exercises and activities are tried and tested in classrooms.

F126		$16.95

Easy-Grip Scissors

Very lightweight. Operated by squeezing gently using thumb and fingers, or fingers and palm of the hand. Scissors automatically reopen when pressure is released.

F137	Rt. Hand	$8.95
F148	Lt. Hand	$8.95

Long-Loop Easy-Grip Scissors

Same features of the standard Easy-Grip scissors with the added advantage of greater control by placing the fingers through the long loop.

F159	Right Hand	$10.95
F170	Left Hand	$10.95

Self-Opening Long-Loop Scissors

These scissors have the advantage of the long-loop handle combined with the use of a spring which will automatically reopen the scissors after pressure has been released.

F247	Right Hand	$10.95
F258	Left Hand	$10.95

Long-Loop Scissors

With these scissors the strength of the whole hand can be used for the cutting action, allowing superb control.

F225	Rt. Hand	$8.95
F236	Lt. Hand	$8.95

Dual Control Training Scissors

Double loops on each handle allow an adult and child to simultaneously complete the cutting action. The child uses the loops furthest from the blade.

F181	Rt. Hand	$8.95
F192	Lt. Hand	$8.95