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groups. Its versatility will provide
lasting play.

Rubiks Cube
This is a stimulating
and
challenging
puzzle
developing
problem
solving
skills and motor
skills. Some special
needs children have
high levels of spatial awareness
leading them to enjoy the hands-on
puzzles.

MindWare KEVA Contraptions
Fostering unlimited creativity and
experimentation, KEVA planks build
an early understanding of proportion
and balance, while teaching the basic
principles of
physics and
engineering.
Build fine
motor skills
and problem
solving the
ball
track
structures
go
from
basic to complex as the child’s skills
develop.

The Ultimate Fidget
Fidgets are often used to calm and
redirect a child’s focus. By keeping
the body muscles busy, the mind can
be allowed to absorb the lessons
being taught. This fidget is so small
that it fits in a child’s/teen’s pocket to
provide self-assurance while not
attracting attention. Fidgets can
instantly relieve
the stress and
anxiety of almost
any
situation.
They are also used
as manipulators to encourage fine
motor skills.

Upper Bounce Trampoline and
Enclosure Set
Jumping can be creative and soothing
for the overly energetic. Develop
gross motor skills and social skills
with the ability to jump with friends
and family. The trampoline enclosure
provides a safe environment to relieve
stress and inner energy and allow a
child to re-focus.

Bop It XT
This is a
great game to
work
on
hand-eye
coordination,
concentration
and memory.
Fun
music
and irreverent commands make the
Bop-it XT game interactive while
keeping the play lighthearted and fun.
This is a game for all ages and skill
levels which can be played alone or in
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