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Sensory seekers who need whole-body proprioceptive input
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Silly Foam
Silly Foam Creative Modeling Foam Beads (6 Colors)
$14.95
Best for
Kids who are bored with playdough and need new tactile experiences
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Sensory needs
tactile-inputsensory-seekingfocus
Age: Ages 3–10Settings: home, classroom
Description
Moldable foam beads that stick together. Unique sensory texture unlike any other play material.
Why it helps
The unusual bead-foam texture provides novel tactile input that engages tactile seekers who've outgrown standard play materials.
Pros
- Unique texture kids love
- 6 bright colors
- Non-toxic
- Easy cleanup
Cons
- Can dry out if left open
- Small beads can scatter
How to introduce this product
- •Never force a tactile-defensive child to touch something
- •Offer the product in a 'choice board' with other options
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