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Carved Wooden Animals from Kenya
Children of all ages will intuitively recognize the beauty of these miniature works of art. Wood workers in Wamunyu, Kenya, a town known throughout Africa for fine wood work, carve and paint these animals by hand. 12 pieces (2" to 3"). Learn More -
Sorting Beads Activity - Shelf-ready sensorial activity set
Sort wooden beads by shape, size, or texture, from the basket to the felt mat. Encourage children to feel the differences between the beads: some have facets, some are rounded, some are big, some are small. 25 beads, mat, and basket. Learn More -
Sorting & Grading Corks
Six each of six sizes of corks provide a number of ways for children to sort by size, then line up in a row. Later, arrange the corks in graded order to make six “stairs.” For simpler sorting, start with three or four corks of each size. Learn More -
Sorting Beads - 25 wooden beads for sensorial activities, stringing, or art
Sort wooden beads by shape, size, or texture. Encourage children to feel the differences between the the five styles — some have facets, some are rounded, some are big, some are small. Add challenge by sorting blindfolded! Five each of five styles. Learn More -
Nuts & Bolts
For use as a combination sorting and manipulative exercise, this set includes three bolts in graded sizes: 3" by 3/8" diameter, 2" by 5/16", and 1" by ¼". Each bolt is fitted with a washer, a hex nut, a lock washer, and a wing nut. Learn More -
Wooden Spool Assortment
Remember these? We discovered this big set of 72 old-fashioned wooden spools for your children to enjoy. Threading, sorting by size, stacking, crafts... many possibilities. Three sizes, ranging from 5/8" to 2" high. Learn More -
Two-Section Sorting Dish
Count from one side to the other or use it for a nature or science display. Individually hand carved from a naturally water-resistant hardwood, this small, sturdy dish invites many more uses in the classroom. 4¾" x 2½" x ¾" deep. Learn More -
Bucket o' Buttons - 16 oz. tub of buttons
A treasure trove of colorful, assorted plastic buttons handy for matching and sorting, not to mention threading, sewing activities, and crafts. A variety of shapes and designs — too many to count! 12 ounces in a tub. Learn More -
The Button Box
An imaginative invitation for children to investigate (or collect!) buttons of their own, with simple prose and just enough button history to illustrate that every button has a story. Paperback, 24 pages. Learn More
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