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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 -
Wooden Buttons Sorting & Grading
Children can sort these smooth, painted wooden buttons by color, then line up color sets in size-graded rows. 7 colors in three sizes (20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm); 21 pieces in all. Packed in the fun-to-open plastic Clip Lid box. Learn More -
Colorful Wooden Buttons By the Bag
Three graduated sizes by the bag. You’ll love the very affordable price. Children will love the smooth finish and array of fun colors. You would pay much more for these top-quality sorting supplies at a craft store! 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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