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Sensory Toy Library Catalogue

September 2016

A2 Ultra Bright Light Panel with Squidgy

Shapes and Squidgy Fish

An exciting way for children to explore light and colour.

Pack includes 3 squidgy fish and 6 Squidgy shapes.

A3 Ultra Bright Light Panel with Squidgy Shapes and Squidgy

Fish

An exciting way for children to explore light and colour. Works well with transparent and translucent objects.

Pack includes 3 squidgy fish and 6 shapes.

Aduki Metallic Colour Changing Bean

The Aduki is visually strong and provides a soothing mood glow.

The rechargeable Aduki can be hand-held or placed on a flat surface.

Press the button in the base to turn the Aduki on or off, or to freeze the light in any

desired colour.

Articulated Course Board

Track the ball around the course. The board helps to develop motor control and hand-eye coordination skills.

Balance Board

Develop balance and coordination whilst challenging children to maneuver the ball

around the snail labyrinth pattern.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Bebamour Kid’s Bag with Reins

This child’s school backpack provides an interesting way for your child to explore the world. What’s more, it makes you feel more relaxed when walking or on the move. You can knock down the rein to become a mini backpack, it has many uses and the children will love it. This rucksack is suitable for children who are aged from 1-4 years old.

Black and White Pack This pack includes 30 high contrast black and white images cards and 12 sensory squares. Designed specifically to stimulate the vision, focus and attention with multisensory appeal. The sensory squares are bright with colourful appliqué motifs on one side – flower, tree, dog, car, crab, strawberry. They have black and white patterns on the reverse for shape recognition.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Black Modular Sensory Pod

Versatile pop up Sensory Pod ideal for environments where a full sensory room is not available Use with projectors and light sources Provides safe and enclosed area for sensory exploration Instant 'pop up' set up-folds away easily.

Black Out Sheets

This pair of sheets are designed to be large enough to fit over primary school tables so children can experience true darkness in a

non-threatening environment.

One sheet will give an almost dark grey-out effect; both sheets over a table will

completely block all light. Complete with notes of suggested activities.

2 sheets, each 2.6m x 2.2m.

Body Sox Large - Green

Once inside the body sox, the stretchy material gently resists your movements encouraging experimentation. To those on the outside your body becomes a colorful shape.

Large - fits 11 years and up (approx. 5'4" - 6' height)

There are 2 of these items available in the Sensory Toy library to borrow.

Body Sox Medium – Blue

Once inside the body sox, the stretchy material gently resists your movements encouraging experimentation. To those on the outside your body becomes a colourful shape.

Medium - fits 7 - 11 years (approx. 4'8" - 5'3" height).

There are 2 of these items available in the Sensory Toy library to borrow.

Body Sox Small - Red

Once inside the body sox, the stretchy material gently resists your movements encouraging experimentation. To those on the outside your body becomes a colourful shape.

Small - fits 3 - 7 years (approx. 3'6" - 4'8" height)

There are 2 of these items available in the Sensory Toy library to borrow.

Builder’s Tray

This builder’s tray can be used in a number of different ways including small world, sand and water and messy play. This tray also comes with the Little Book of Messy Play and the Little Book of Tuff Spot Activities.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Chimeabout

• Brightly coloured mirror chimes • See yourself reflected in the mirrors • Sounds of jingling bells •

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Coloured Keyboard With Big Track Mouse

The Early Learning Keyboard has a simple layout, since there are no function keys - ideal as an introduction to keyboarding. USB connection with A PS2 adaptor. The mouse is an ideal device for users who do not have the fine control required to operate a mouse. A swipe at the big ball or buttons will activate operation.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Dark Den

This den is great for creative play and is simple to construct and store. Crawl into the

dark den and explore the possibilities of a sensory environment. A double thick nylon skin means the den is very dark and can be

bought to life with accessories.

Excellent when used for role play, drama, scientific investigation, special needs and

creative play!

The den is 1m3 and consists of 12 poles, 8 connectors and den cover in a storage bag.

Dark Den Accessories Kit

An exciting array of light resources! Explore bright colours and tactile sensory experiences in the Dark Den or other sensory room. The Dark Den Accessories Kit includes:

6 Colour Changing LED Ducks or Octopuses 2 x Fibre Optics Torches 4 x Lightball 2 x Wind-up Animal Torches 1 x Squidgy Glow in the Dark Spaghetti

3 x Squeezy Light Stars

These will be accompanied with the Dark Den

Den Making Kit

The opportunity to make dens and hideaways is essential for any Early Years setting. This Den Making Kit contains a variety of resources to adapt any space into an area for imaginative and cooperative play, encouraging even the youngest children to work as a team, solve problems and develop practical skills through shared experiences.

Diffraction Mirror Paddles

Watch as the light reflects different colours as the wheel spins.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Diffraction Tube Drum

This drum rotates at the slightest touch. Watch the diffraction tubes sparkle with colour encouraging further interaction.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Dressing up Set 5

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This set contains: • Captain Costume (3 Pieces) • Dinosaur Costume (1 Pieces) • Camouflage Material

Kids love dressing up, which is a great way to encourage imaginary and role play. We have lots of different set to choose from with varying sizes in each set.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Dressing Up Set 7

This set contains: • Pirate Costume (3 Pieces) • Cow Costume (1 Pieces) • Blue Material

Kids love dressing up, which is a great way to encourage imaginary and role play. We have lots of different set to choose from with varying sizes in each set.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Early Years Inclusive

Resource Cards

A set of 24 Start to Play Inclusion Cards, made up of eight themes, each theme having three activity cards which promote opportunities for children to play and be active. Each card provides guidance and ideas on; getting ready to play; how to play; the areas of focus for play (e.g. Physical, curriculum), ideas around the senses of hearing, seeing, feeling, doing and other key links.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Rechargeable Easi-Torches 6pk

This set of 6 ultra-bright LED torches are great for exploring light and shadows without the worry of replacing batteries or having a dim light. Easi-Torches will provide a constant brightness for up to 3 hours and can be placed to recharge in the hub once their battery is low. There are two sets available to borrow in the Sensory Toy Library.

Explore Your Senses!

Sensory Items which help explore the senses for your baby/child through touch, sound, texture and sight. This Sensory toy comes with a yellow drawstring bag to keep the items safe.

Feed the Dog Fine Motor Skills Game

Children build fine motor control; develop eye/hand coordination and more as they help the hungry animals gobble up treats! Use the tweezers to grab tasty pretend treats and drop them into each animal’s mouth and fine-tune motor skills with every bite! Two of these are available to borrow.

Feed the Monkey Fine Motor Skills Game

Children build fine motor control; develop eye/hand coordination and more as they help the hungry animals gobble up treats! Use the tweezers to grab tasty pretend treats and drop them into each animal’s mouth and fine-tune motor skills with every bite! Two of these are available to borrow.

Feed the Rabbit Fine Motor Skills Game

Children build fine motor control; develop eye/hand coordination and more as they help the hungry animals gobble up treats! Use the tweezers to grab tasty pretend treats and drop them into each animal’s mouth and fine-tune motor skills with every bite! Two of these are available to borrow.

Flip Fingers

Flip the brightly-coloured tubes and listen to the bells inside. The tubes resolve at the

slightest touch.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Fluorescent Tube Drum

Watch the coloured beads move and hear the beautiful, gentle sounds as you turn the drum.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Freddy the Fish Switch Adapted Bubble Machine

Everyone loves bubbles and this switch adapted new Freddy the Fish bubble machine makes them

by the hundreds!

One Buddy switch included

Bubbles not included

Giant Sand Timer Set (One Minute, Two

Minutes, 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes)

Designed with an embossed 80mm square base and top to prevent rolling, each sand timer has the time embossed on the top and coloured-coded grains.

Glow Crazy Doodle Dome

With a useful carrying case, the doodle dome is a portable dark room for your glow-

imagination!

The dome comes supplied with a light wand that glows on a special glow liner and

stencils to make patterns.

Creations fade after a few moments

Groovy Skwish

The Skwish can be pulled or squashed but still returns to its original shape. The bright

colours and shapes provide visual stimulation.

UV Hand Held Detector A hand held UV lamp

Infinity Mirror Tunnel Lamp

An infinity illusion light

A great sensory resource

Battery operated (3 x AA)

Joggle Bopper

Wild, wacky & sound sensitive, it jumps and bounces on its soft rubber nodes at random, laughing like a maniac! When it stops, wait a moment, then clap, shout or stomp and the Joggle Bopper will start jiggling and giggling all over again.

Kaleidoscope

This is an exciting kaleidoscope that encourages children to discover the fascinating optical effects of pattern reflection using objects of their own choice. The object case fits neatly onto the mirror viewer and is held in place by powerful magnets. Using the small containers provided which hold materials such as glittering sequins, sparkling gems, feathers, strips of coloured paper or even coloured liquids can be used to create stunning effects object case with magnetic attachments.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

LED Magic Power Globe

LED Light show

Mesmerising display

Perfect for any dark environment

Takes 4 x AA batteries

Mathmos Bump Lamp

This is a portable indoor or outdoor LED light. Bump for colour changing or white light. Bump Lamp is a portable, rechargeable lantern with a unique 'bump' switch mechanism which allows you to choose between 4 light settings. Tap the top of the light to switch between white and colour changing light.

Simply return Bump to its charging base when it runs low. Bump will last for up to six hours before it needs recharging and may also be used at full power on the base.

Bump is splash proof and makes an ideal garden light for summer entertaining but is also an elegant, child friendly all year round portable indoor light.

Mini Rotating Drum

This wooden mini rotating drum contains coloured balls with bells inside the balls. It is a low effort quick reward toy as the balls and bells move and jingle inside the drum at the slightest touch. Great for hand to eye coordination and enhancing gross motor skills.

Mirror Den

Five large, colourful, foam filled panels with 3 with removable coloured framed mirrors, and two plain, join to make a house of mirrors, a triangular tepee, and large floor mat.

Mirror Pebbles

Great for stacking, sorting and sequencing; a brilliant open-ended resource.

Three different sets available to borrow. One set includes multi-coloured mirrored

pebbles.

Mood Pillow Comfortable & plush soft fur pillow allowing

for different colours.

The pillow uses low energy LED lights that produce no heat Size: 38cm x 38 cm

Multi Sensory Ball Pack

A fantastic Multi-Sensory Ball Pack, containing 20 sensory balls of different textures, colours, density and bounciness! All supplied in a black feely bag. Two of these are available to borrow.

Padded Mirrors

For use on the wall or floor, these flexible mirrors are padded with 2.5cm thick foam and framed with durable wipe clean PVC.

They are made of non-shatter, non-splinter safety plastic.

Set of 3 shaped mirrors.

All materials are fire retardant.

Peek A Boo Lock Boxes

Unlock each box to explore what's behind the door! Each box features a door with a different lock or catch to explore, a chunky wooden piece to post, and a clear acrylic pane so children can see what's inside. A lovely collection to improve fine motor skills. Set of 6 boxes on a wooden base board.

Pentagonal Mirror

Soft play mirrored pentagon which transforms into a balance course.

Pound a Ball

Pound the 4 different coloured balls (yellow, red, blue and green) through their matching coloured holes and watch them spin and roll through the maze and exit through the hole in the bottom. Will encourage early colour recognition and hand eye coordination.

Rainbow Sound Blocks

Explore sensory exploration with these colourful sound and light blocks.

Shake to hear a range of sounds or look through to see the world in a different light.

Recordable Switch

Record multiple sequential messages, 45 messages over 75 seconds. The switch is easy to record and use.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Roll – 30cm Diameter

Firm, foam-filled roll covered in strong,

Easy & clean brown reinforced vinyl.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

SeeSaw Balance

This Seesaw promotes the high low balance for the body through pedaling. The Seesaw design promotes greater motion control, balance and fun.

Two of these Seesaw Balances are available to borrow.

Sensory Experience Pack 1

A range of different sensory toys which will give your baby/child a Sensory Experience.

Two of these packs available but contents will vary between packs.

Sensory Liquid Pack

Turn these visually attractive timers over to watch the bright coloured liquid dance and jump down to the bottom.

Three sets are available; each set contains slightly different timers.

Sensory Parachute

Children will have great fun with this beautiful patchwork of textures and shades. As it goes high and low see the fabrics sparkle and the ribbons fly. Use as a fun, collaborative game or as a sensory mat to explore colour, texture and pattern. Helps promote physical development.

This toy has been funded by

Aiming High for Disabled Children

Shape and Sound Sorter

Match one of the three shapes to the correct tube. Watch and listen as they slide down, each shape creating a different, exciting sound! Playing with the Shape & Sounds Sorter is a great way to encourage hand-eye coordination, learn about cause & effect and develop colour and shape matching skills. Each shape is big and chunky, especially designed for little hands to hold.

Contains 1 x Shape Sorter, 3 x Shapes

Small Chunky Chunky’s are versatile wedge cushions filled with polystyrene beans which mould to the body, creating a firm yet movable support. Covered in heavyweight durable vinyl. Chunky’s are moisture proof and easy to clean.

Soft Framed Mirror Shapes

Set of 3 shapes - circle, triangle and square. The mirrors are manufactured from plastic

acrylic.

Squidgy Fish and Squidgy Shapes Set

Squidgy Fish are great for fidgeting and introducing early maths concepts, our sparkly fish are perfect as a general classroom resource. Squidgy Shapes - Squeeze them, bend them and press them. Each pack comes with a selection of 6 Squidgy Shapes and 3 Squidgy fish.

Switch Adapted Toy - Johnny the Tractor

Johnny the remote controlled John Deere tractor has a soft brightly coloured body and big friendly

eyes.

2 Buddy Buttons included

Switch Adapted Toy - Pip the Penguin

Pip the Penguin enthusiastically waddles around,

merrily flapping his wings and squeaking.

One Buddy Switch included

Tactile Bag Tactile Bag contains 20 little soft squares with 10 different pairs. Each pair has its own different texture and looks different.

Designed to give tactile discrimination, Tactile Bag will also visually stimulate. They come in soft colours that aren't too harsh on the eyes and a little bag to pack them away with.

You can make patterns or play little pairing games with Tactile Bag. They are portable so you can take them with you on the go.

Tactile Discs

Tactile Discs These discs help kids learn to discriminate between different textures. The tactile discs, made of nice-to-touch rubber, contain five different tactile structures, each with its own colour.

Tower Slope with Cars

Join the race! Cars can be rolled down together or individually to create different

moving images.

Vibrating Pillows

Three pillows, blue, white and red, available separately

Press each cushion to make it vibrate, release the pressure and it stops.

The Vibrating Pillow helps soothe sore feet and aching backs leaving you feeling relaxed

and comfortable.

Wave Drum

Shake or strike this wave drum to create all the sounds of the waves crashing around by the sea. Beater included. The movement of the colourful beads inside the drum brings the Wave Drum wonderful sound to life.

Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets should not be loaned to families from the toy library without first consulting with an occupational therapist.

If a family expresses an interest in borrowing a weighted blanket a member of staff from the C&F centre should email Amanda Sangster (Professional Lead for paediatric occupational therapy) who will arrange contact the family to discuss provision.

Email contact: amanda.sangster2@nhs.net NB The Weighted Blanket is to be kept at Lyndhurst Road C&FC, but not stored in the Sensory Toy Library and only lent out to families when discussed with an Occupational Therapist fully with the family beforehand.

What’s Inside the Feely

Box? Children cannot wait to get their hands inside this soft machine washable box to find out what’s inside. The adorable box is packed with 10 different sensory objects for children to feel and explore – like a butterfly with silky wings, a cute lion with a corduroy coat, a shiny frog which squeaks and more. The 18cm cube has a 10cm opening allowing little hands easy access.

This toy has been funded by Aiming High for Disabled Children

Wooden House with Locks and Latches

Investigate the different locks and catches on this fascinating resource as pre-writing and fine motor skills are built up. Featuring five different fastenings including car key.

3D Creative Mat

These tiles can be made into a floor mat, sensory pathway and even 3D shapes.

30 Second Sand Timer

Designed with an embossed 80mm square base and top to prevent rolling, the 30 second sand timer has the time embossed on the top and coloured-coded grains.

2 are available to borrow.

10 Light Diffraction Shape Panels

This item comes in a pack of 10 silvered panels, 430mm square.

CONTACT US

Durrington Children and Family Centre

81 Salvington Road, Durrington, Worthing, BN13 2JD

01903 276888

acd.durrington.c&fc@westsussex.gov.uk

www.westsussex.gov.uk/durringtoncfc

Footprints Children and Family Centre

Lyndhurst Methodist Church,

Worthing, BN11 2DG

01903 270424

footprints.c&fc@westsussex.gov.uk

www.westsussex.gov.uk/footprintscfc

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