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Description
Providing a sensory-friendly toy to meet the unique needs of your child can be tricky. While each child’s sensory needs can be similar, there are also many differences between them. That’s why this section is such an eclectic collection of items! Each toy has a tactile component, but some are more directly tactile while others are more casual. Some toys are scented, but many are not. Some are also specifically designed for fidgeting. But no matter the differences, they are all visually appealing to most children. There is something for everyone here!
Available in a wide array of colors, sizes, and styles, Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty has been a sensory favorite for years. Along with the tins, we offer the Crazy Aaron Advent Calendar and the Crazy Creator hands-on kit. Or, if you want a totally new putty experience, check out 12 Days of Putty Scents, which provides a unique yummy, scented putty each day! Best of all, they are all holiday-scented putty tins!
You can also check out Kinetic Sand if you need a new and exciting tactile experience. Kinetic Sand feels like wet sand, yet it’s dry, and it’s always moving. Weird, right? You must touch it to experience it! Color Change Needoh Balls and the Waboba Moon Balls are also options that are tactile-pleasing and fun to play with! Stretch Hand Puppets, Squishy Puppies, and Foodie Fidgets are all fun, soft or squishy toys that appeal to most sensory-sensitive little ones. Active kids will love the LED Bike Tire Lights that bring brightness to their pedaling! The Mozi Flow Rings are fun, active fidgets, as are the Liquid Motion Bubbler and Eggcano Novelty Timer.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.