Product inspiration: ready, set, learn edition!
Our product picks for accessible learning success
CLEVER ELI MULTI-SENSORY HANDWRITING BOOK
Designed in conjunction with occupational therapists and school teachers, Clever Eli has become a hugely popular multi-sensory learning tool.
This grooved-design reusable kids handwriting book with disappearing ink provides a unique and fun experience for children to improve their handwriting skills. RRP: $32.95 clevereli.com.au
MOUNTED TABLETOP SCISSORS
These mounted tabletop scissors are designed for use by those with very limited strength and control, or for use one-handed. Simply push the paper or card along the base until in position, then push down the “T” shaped handle to cut. The hidden spring will automatically reopen the blades in readiness for the next cut. RRP: $95.65 teaching.com.au
MAGNETIC PLANNER FOR SCHOOL KIDS
Need a visual daily schedule for children? This is it! This chart will help your child remember what they need to pack each day and what activities are coming up in their week. Perfect for the family that LOVES to know what’s going on and exactly what they’ll need… removing unnecessary stress and chaos in an already busy world! With 60 magnetic tiles covering ‘Things I need’, ‘Things I have on’, ‘People I see and Places I need to be’ and more. RRP: $79 remindables.com.au
METAL BOOKMARK WITH FIDGET* HOOK & READING GUIDE
This stunning oil slick metal bookmark helps keep your page, allows attachment of your favourite fidget & assists in keeping the eyes on the line you are reading using the reading pane. Amazing for both pleasure reading at home and also in the workplace or classroom. A fabulous tool for learning support. RRP: $39.95 *fidgets sold separately. kaikofidgets.com.au
ELIZABETH RICHARDS WRIGGLE STOOL
Dramatically improve posture and productivity whilst saying goodbye to sitting still. Perfect for the classroom or home, the Elizabeth Richards Wriggle Stool is suitable for children, teens and adults. It provides an alternative to standard classroom chairs.
Not only is sitting still hard work for little wrigglers in the classroom, recent studies prove that sitting still does more damage than good to young and old. The Wriggle Stool embraces the concept that moving while you work actually enhances focus and retention – making learning and teaching easier and more enjoyable! RRP: $94.50 sensorystreet.com.au
EASYWRITER ANGLED WRITING BOARD
Proudly made in Melbourne, the acrylic Easywriter Angled Writing Board is an incredibly effective handwriting tool that helps to adjust poor pencil grip by supporting the proper supination and pronation of the wrist. The Easywriter’s surface is large enough to cater for A4 paper in both portrait and landscape orientations with a large clip at the top to keep it secure. There’s also rubber feet for plenty of grip on all surfaces and the base doubles as a handle for easy transport. RRP: $69.95 thetherapystore.com
ARK Z-VIBE TRAN-QUILL VIBRATING PEN
This vibrating pen delivers gentle, soothing vibrations to the hand, offering additional tactile feedback without disrupting the writing process. Since effective tactile feedback is key to the smooth, coordinated use of the small hand muscles (intrinsics), this tool provides a unique way to support handwriting development, particularly when tactile processing is reduced. RRP: $66 senseabilities.com.au
MOVE ‘N’ SIT CUSHION
The Gymnic Move ‘n’ Sit cushion is a triangular wedge-shaped cushion designed to promote correct seated posture. The wedge shape is particularly helpful for children who have low muscle tone and tend to sit with a slumped posture. Move ‘n’ Sit cushions are also an effective way to provide children with regulating sensory input whilst they remain seated. With one of these cushions kids can wiggle while they learn! RRP: from $49.95 skillbuilders.com.au
TIPY ONE-HANDED KEYBOARD
TiPY is the evolution of typing on a computer – left and right in one keyboard! With TIPY and its key concept of the one-hand keyboard and integrated mouse function, the user can type letters, texts and use all the advantages of a computer all with one hand. RRP: $1,195 wila-products.com.au
HANDIWRITER – DOLPHIN BLUE
This writing aid is a knitted stretch band that is designed to facilitate the correct positioning and holding of a pen or pencil. This one has a little blue dolphin which is placed in the palm. RRP: $13 starfishstore.com.au
