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A variety of textures, shapes, colours, engages children in fine motor discovery.
Fastening, lacing, sorting, stacking, folding and other activity develops the coordination of small muscles, in movements that synchronize hands, fingers and thumbs with the eyes.
These might be pre-cursors to or advance in-tandem with important skills for independence like feeding dressing, writing and others.
Manipulatives & Fine Motor

Perception Spheres and Semispheres
$179.99
Comes in eight different clear colours. When a hemisphere is placed on top of an object it magnifies it by 4 or 5 times to give a view that is both a different colour and enlarged. Holding two or three Perception Semispheres together creates new colours and hues; using the Spheres on a light panel will enhance the children’s opportunities for ...

Semispheres (set of 8)
$89.99
Perception Spheres and Semispheres - Set of 8 Comes in eight different clear colours. When a hemisphere is placed on top of an object it magnifies it by 4 or 5 times to give a view that is both a different colour and enlarged. Holding two or three Perception Semispheres together creates new colours and hues; using the Spheres on a light panel ...

Sensory Reflective Balls - Set of 4
$56.99
Made from hard wearing stainless steel, these beautiful smooth tactile balls are robustly constructed without being too heavy and therefore can be handled by young children with ease. They can be used indoors or out and provide a focal point for displays. Balls measure 6cm, 8cm, 10cm, and 15cm D¶(2.4", 3", 4", 6" D) .

Patterning Mats - 105 Pieces
$22.99
Patterning Sequence! Learning visual discrimination and logic with manipulatives. 105 foam manipulative shape pieces utilized by the child to match and complete the sequence on the 10 double-sided learning mats. Following abstract directions and diagrams to create patterns is a key part of coding.

Pattern Play
$57.99
Create endless patterns with this high-quality 40-block set, which fits just-so into its wood tray. Vibrant colours and unusual shapes build spatial and artistic skills. Following abstract directions and diagrams to create patterns is a key part of coding. Includes 40 wood blocks, 40 pattern cards, tray and storage bag. Ages 3+.

Budget Attribute Blocks - Set of 60
$17.99
Set of plastic pieces in 5 shapes, 3 colours, 2 thicknesses and sizes. Includes sorting/storage tray. Dimensions Largest square 7½ cm (3")

Wooden Branch Buttons and Jumbo Rainbow Threading Laces
$124.99
Buttons made from natural hardwood branches, sanded smooth for safety. Includes 32 buttons and 4 colourful laces. Great for lacing, counting and sorting. Ages 3+.

Magnetic Mosaics
$44.99
Colourful disks move in the enclosed case with the attached magnetic pen. Includes designs on the back of the box to help stimulate imaginations. 3 years+.

Pegboard - Set of 5
$34.99
Set of 5 plastic baseboards and 1,000, 5 colour pegs. Dimensions 16 cm (6") square

Tangram Pattern Block Picture Cards - Set of 20
$15.99
Set of 20 A4 double-sided pattern cards, ideal to practice matching skills and fitting shapes together. Double-sided cards provide 2 levels of difficulty. Following abstract directions and diagrams to create patterns is a key part of coding. Pattern blocks Sold separately.

Nuts and Bolts
$34.99
Set of over 38 hardwood nuts, bolts and accessory pieces all packaged in a plastic storage bucket. Ages 3+.

Magnetic Counting Board
$59.99
Use the wooden stylus (with encased magnet) to move the coloured metal balls through the acrylic-covered wooden maze, counting from 1 to 10. Following abstract directions and diagrams to create patterns is a key part of coding. Includes pattern cards. Ages 3 +. Dimensions 29 cm (11½") square

Light Table Pattern Blocks
$39.99
Great for use on the light table! Includes 6 different shaped pattern blocks in 6 colours - 147 pieces total. Ages 3+. Dimensions Square 2½cm (1")

Pop Beads - 464 Pieces
$49.99
Just connect these classic Pop Beads together to make endless pattern possibilities. Can be used to make standard pattering rows. These beads are great tools to reinforce colour recognition and teaching children patterns. Ages 4+.

Wooden Bead Assortment - 100 Pieces
$19.99
Contains beads of all shapes and colours. Perfect for loose parts, sorting, math activities or arts and crafts. Colours and shapes will vary. Tray sold separately (104-186). Dimensions 2½cm (1") wide or long

Jumbo Stacker
$54.99
Thread the beads onto the wooden stands to match the picture on the pattern cards. Includes 27 wooden beads, 12 pattern cards, 2 stands (19cm/7-1/2" H) and 1 threading lace. Ages 3+.

Magnetic Challenge Game
$89.99
Use the magnetic pen to move the shapes into the grid so that all the pieces interlock. Improves children's pen-holding techniques while developing their problem-solving, shape-matching and fine-motor skills. Includes 2 magnetic wands. Board size is 37cm x 37cm x 2cm (14-3/4" x 14-3/4" x -3/4"). Ages 3+.

Student Aximo Mosaic Set
$239.99
Student size Aximo frames are great for individual patterning practice. Set includes 5 plastic frames, approximately 1500 Aximo rolls in 10 assorted colours, 10 double-sided pattern cards and a pattern practice book. Dimensions 14cm x 16cm About Aximo Aximo is ideal for developing logical thinking, abstract reasoning and imaginative and manipul...

Prismo Jumbo Set
$128.99
Set of 10 transparent frames and 750 transparent triangles in 6 assorted colours. Dimensions Frames 11cm Triangles 1.7cm About Prismo Prismo transparent triangles fit snugly into transparent frames so the pieces don't fall out when creating beautiful patterns. To empty, simply turn the frame over and apply gentle pressure to release the triang...

Quadraximo Set
$257.99
Choose between Quadraximo pieces or Set in the drop down menu below. Set includes 150 Quadraximo squares in 7 colours, a large, 10-slotted Aximo frame, and instruction booklet. 150 Quadraximo pieces also available for individual purchase. Dimensions Squares 4cm x 4cm About Aximo Aximo is ideal for developing logical thinking, abstract rea...