Fine Motor

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.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 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
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		$17.95

Kiddy Connects

These lightweight hollow links are easy to put together, and 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 (6 each of 6 different colors). 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		$18.95

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	$9.95
F148	Lt. Hand	$9.95

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	$11.95
F170	Left Hand	$11.95

Self-Opening Long-Loop Scissors

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

F247	Right Hand	$11.95
F258	Left Hand	$11.95

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	$9.50
F236	Lt. Hand	$9.50

Dual Control Training Scissors

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

F181	Rt. Hand	$9.95
F192	Lt. Hand	$9.95

Conventional Self-Opening Scissors

These scissors look like conventional scissors but have been fitted with a spring so that the scissors automatically reopen after pressure is released.

F203	Rt. Hand	$9.95
F214	Lt. Hand	$9.95

Push-Down Table Top Scissors

Operated either by depressing the handle with the scissors in a stable position, or by "scooting" it across the table.

F269		$19.95

Mounted Push-Down Table Top Scissors

Superb stability as the scissors are fixed to a plastic base which has non-slip pads. The scissors are operated by depressing the large "T" shaped handle, and the spring will automatically reopen the scissors after the cutting action has been completed.

F280		$29.95

Discovery Pentagon

Young children can develop their dressing skills with this soft foam, 5-sided, vinyl-covered pentagon. One side for buckles, snaps, laces, zippers and buttons. Heavy duty, washable pentagon doubles as a seat or table. Industrial strength hardware. 11.5"H.

F313		$109.95